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William Courtenay, 9th Earl of Devon
b.Est 1768
d.26 May 1835
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Name William Courtenay, 9th Earl of Devon
Gender Male
Birth[1] Est 1768
Death[1] 26 May 1835
Reference Number? Q7608216?


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William "Kitty" Courtenay, 9th Earl of Devon (c. 1768 – 26 May 1835), was the only son of William Courtenay, de jure 8th Earl of Devon, 2nd Viscount Courtenay and his wife Frances Clack. He attracted infamy for a homosexual affair with art collector William Beckford from boyhood when it was discovered and publicised by his uncle. From October 1788 until 1831, his official title was The Rt. Hon. The Viscount Courtenay of Powderham.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 William Courtenay, 9th Earl of Devon, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.