page_title: Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon
hierarchical_section_title: Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon
caption_attribution_description: English: Portrait of Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon (1526-1556). In background a ruined castle, possibly Tiverton Castle, seat of the Earls of Devon
context_page_description: Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon was an English nobleman during the rule of the Tudor dynasty. Born into a family with close royal connections, he was at various times considered a possible match for the two daughters of Henry VIII, both of whom became queens regnant of England. He was a second cousin to Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I through King Edward IV.
context_section_description: Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon (c. 1527 – 18 September 1556) was an English nobleman during the rule of the Tudor dynasty. Born into a family with close royal connections, he was at various times considered a possible match for the two daughters of Henry VIII, both of whom became queens regnant of England. He was a second cousin to Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I through King Edward IV.
caption: Edward Courtney, Earl of Devon, unknown artist, English School, c. 1555
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