Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon
Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devon | |
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Edward Courtney, Earl of Devon, unknown artist, English School, c. 1555 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1526 |
| Died | 9 September 1556 (aged 29) Padua, Republic of Venice |
| Spouse | Laurana de' Medici (Rumored) |
| Parent(s) | Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter Gertrude Blount |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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 the great-grandson of Edward IV and a second cousin to Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.