Biography of Edward Courtenay 1385-1418

Paternal Family Tree: Courtenay

1415 Battle of Agincourt

1547 Coronation of Edward VI

On 20 Feb 1374 Hugh Courtenay (age 29) died. His first cousin [his father] Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon (age 17) succeeded 4th Baron Courtenay.

On 02 May 1377 Hugh Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 73) died at Exeter, Devon [Map]. His grandson [his father] Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon (age 20) succeeded 11th Earl Devon, 6th Baron Okehampton.

In or before 1385 [his father] Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon (age 28) and [his mother] Maud Camoys Countess Devon were married. She by marriage Countess Devon. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

Around 1385 Edward Courtenay was born to Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon (age 28) and Maud Camoys Countess Devon. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

In May 1406 Richard of Conisbrough 1st Earl Cambridge (age 20) and [his future sister-in-law] Anne Mortimer (age 15) were married. The marriage apparently took place in secret possibly because she was a descendant of King Edward III of England although she wasn't at the time Heir to the Throne of England although their issue would become so. She died five years later. She the daughter of Roger Mortimer 4th Earl March 6th Earl Ulster and Eleanor Holland Countess March and Ulster. He the son of Edmund of Langley 1st Duke York and Isabella of Castile Duchess York. They were first cousin twice removed. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 20 Nov 1409 Edward Courtenay (age 24) and Eleanor Mortimer (age 14) were married. She the daughter of Roger Mortimer 4th Earl March 6th Earl Ulster and Eleanor Holland Countess March and Ulster. He the son of Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon (age 52) and Maud Camoys Countess Devon. They were half fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

After 21 Sep 1411 [his sister-in-law] Anne Mortimer (age 20) died from childbirth. Her son Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke York succeeded Heir to the Throne of England, 8th Earl Ulster.

Around 1413 [his brother-in-law] Roger Mortimer (age 19) died.

Battle of Agincourt

On 25 Oct 1415 King Henry V of England (age 29) defeated the French army at the Battle of Agincourt. King Henry V of England (age 29) commanded the Main Battle. Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys (age 64) commanded the Rearguard.

Richard de Vere 11th Earl of Oxford (age 30) commanded. Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester (age 25) was wounded, and was protected by his brother King Henry V of England (age 29).

Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 42), commander of the Vanguard, was killed; the most senior English casualty. Duke Albemarle aka Aumale, Earl of Rutland and Earl Cork extinct. Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke York (age 4) inherited his estates including Conisbrough Castle [Map].

John Fortescue (age 35), Dafydd Gam Brecon (age 35) and Edward Burnell (age 44) and Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine (age 38) were killed.

Michael de la Pole 3rd Earl Suffolk (age 21) was killed. His brother William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Suffolk.

The English included: Louis Robbessart (age 25), Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 33), William Botreaux 3rd Baron Botreaux (age 26), William Bourchier 1st Count Eu (age 41), John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 51), Edward Courtenay (age 30), Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell (age 12), Thomas Dutton (age 19), Edmund Ferrers 6th Baron Ferrers of Chartley (age 29), Roger Fiennes (age 31), Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh (age 57), John Grey (age 28), John Grey 1st Earl Tankerville (age 31), William Harrington (age 42) as the King's Standard Bearer, Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford (age 37), Piers Legh (age 26) (wounded), Alfred Longford, Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury (age 27), Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley (age 22), John Rodney, Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 22), Robert Strelley (age 18), James Tuchet 5th Baron Audley, 2nd Baron Tuchet (age 17), Robert Umfraville (age 52), Thomas West 2nd Baron West (age 35), Robert Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby (age 30). Thomas Erpingham (age 60) commanded the archers. Thomas Rempston (age 26) was present. Thomas Strickland (age 48) carried the Banner of St George.

Thomas Tunstall (age 57) was killed.

The Welsh included: William ap Thomas "Blue Knight of Gwent" Herbert (age 35), Walter Sais (age 95), Roger Vaughan (age 70) and his son Roger Vaughan (age 5). Owen Tudor (age 15) is believed to have been present as a squire.

The French army suffered significant casualties. Charles Albret (age 46), Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 26), John of Bar (age 35), Jacques Chatillon (age 48), David Rambures (age 51) and his three sons: Jean Rambures, Hugues Rambures, Philippe Rambures, Waleran Luxemburg (age 60) and Hector de Chartres were killed.

Charles Valois Duke Orléans (age 20) was captured by Richard Waller (age 20) for which he was knighted on the battlefield by King Henry V of England (age 29).

John Bourbon I Duke Bourbon (age 34) and Charles Artois Count Eu (age 21) were captured.

Robert of Bar Count Soissons Count Marle (age 25) was killed. His daughter Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons succeeded Countess Soissons 1367.

Edward of Bar III Duke of Bar (age 38) was killed. His brother Cardinal Louis of Bar (age 38) succeeded I Duke Bar.

John Valois I Duke Alençon was killed. His son John Valois II Duke Alençon (age 6) succeeded II Duke Alençon.

Frederick Metz I Count Vaudémont (age 47) was killed. His son Antoine Count of Vaudémont (age 15) succeeded Count Vaudémont.

Anthony Valois Duke Brabant (age 31) was killed. His son John Valois IV Duke Brabant (age 12) succeeded IV Duke Brabant. Jacqueline Wittelsbach Duchess Brabant and Gloucester (age 14) by marriage Duchess Brabant.

Jean II Le Maingre "Boucicaut" (age 49) was captured.

Georges de La Trémoille (age 33) was captured.

On 20 Nov 1415 Edward Courtenay (age 30) was appointed Keeper New Forest.

In May 1418 Edward Courtenay (age 33) was appointed Admiral of the Fleet.

In Aug 1418 Edward Courtenay (age 33) was killed at sea during a battle.

Coronation of Edward VI

On 20 Feb 1547 King Edward VI of England and Ireland (age 9) was crowned VI King England at Westminster Abbey [Map].

John Russell 1st Earl Bedford (age 62) was appointed Lord High Steward. Henry Fitzalan 19th Earl Arundel (age 34) was appointed Constable of England.

Anthony Browne 1st Viscount Montagu (age 18), George Vernon "King of the Peak" (age 39), Richard Devereux (age 34) and William Sharington (age 52) were created Knight of the Bath.

Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon (age 33), Edward Courtenay, William Sharington (age 52), John Shelton (age 44) and Walter Buckler were knighted.

Edward Dymoke (age 39) attended as the King's Champion.

Alexander Unton (age 53) and Edward Rogers (age 49) were knighted.

Edward Courtenay 1385-1418 appears on the following Descendants Family Trees:

King Edward "Longshanks" I of England 1239-1307

Royal Ancestors of Edward Courtenay 1385-1418

Kings Wessex: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 14 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 16 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 14 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings England: Great x 3 Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 9 Grand Son of Malcolm III King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 7 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 8 Grand Son of Louis "Fat" VI King France

Ancestors of Edward Courtenay 1385-1418

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Courtenay 2nd Baron Okehampton 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Courtenay 3rd Baron Okehampton 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Vere Baroness Okehampton

Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Courtenay 9th Earl Devon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Despencer

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Despencer Baroness Okehampton 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Aline Basset 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh Courtenay 10th Earl Devon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert St John

Great x 3 Grandfather: John St John

Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Cantilupe

Great x 2 Grandmother: Agnes St John Countess Devon

Great x 4 Grandfather: Reginald Fitzpiers

Great x 3 Grandmother: Agnes Fitzpiers

GrandFather: Edward Courtenay Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Bohun

Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Bohun 3rd Earl Hereford 2nd Earl Essex

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor de Braose

Great x 2 Grandfather: Humphrey Bohun 4th Earl Hereford 3rd Earl Essex

Great x 4 Grandfather: Enguerrand Ingleram Fiennes

Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Fiennes Countess Essex and Hereford

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Provence

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Bohun Countess Devon Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry III of England Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: King Edward "Longshanks" I of England Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Princess Elizabeth of Rhuddlan Countess Essex, Hereford and Holland Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Dammartin Queen Consort Castile and Leon

Father: Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Edward Courtenay 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Mother: Maud Camoys Countess Devon