William Courtenay (died 1630)

William Courtenay
Arms of Sir William Courtenay (1553–1630) of Powderham: Quarterly 1st & 4th, Or, three torteaux gules (Courtenay); 2nd & 3rd: Or, a lion rampant azure (Redvers)
BornJune 1553
Died24 June 1630(1630-00-00) (aged 76–77)
London, England
Resting placeSt Clement's Church, Powderham, Devon
50°39′01″N 3°27′17″W / 50.6503°N 3.4547°W / 50.6503; -3.4547
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)MP, lawyer
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Manners
  • Elizabeth Sydenham
  • Jane Hill
ChildrenSir William Courtenay
Francis Courtenay
Thomas Courtenay
George Courtenay
John Courtenay
Alexander Courtenay
Edward Courtenay
Margaret Courtenay
Bridget Courtenay
Elizabeth Courtenay
Parent(s)Sir William Courtenay
Elizabeth Paulet

Sir William Courtenay (June 1553 – 24 June 1630) of Powderham in Devon was a prominent member of the Devonshire gentry. He was Sheriff of Devon in 1579–80 and received the rare honour of having been three times elected MP for the prestigious county seat (Devon) in 1584, 1589 and 1601.