William Courtenay, 11th Earl of Devon
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William Reginald Courtenay, 11th Earl of Devon PC (14 April 1807 – 18 November 1888), styled Lord Courtenay between 1835 and 1859, was a British politician who served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 1866 to 1867 and as President of the Poor Law Board from 1867 to 1868.
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The Earl of Devon | |
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
In office 10 July 1866 – 26 June 1867 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
Preceded by | George Goschen |
Succeeded by | John Wilson-Patten |
President of the Poor Law Board | |
In office 21 May 1867 – 1 December 1868 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby Benjamin Disraeli |
Preceded by | Gathorne Hardy |
Succeeded by | George Goschen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-04-14)14 April 1807 London, England |
Died | 18 November 1888(1888-11-18) (aged 81) Powderham Castle, Devon, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Lady Elizabeth Fortescue |
Children | 4, including Edward Courtenay, 12th Earl of Devon |
Parent(s) | William Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon Harriet Leslie Pepys |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Occupation | Politician |
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