House of Courtenay | |
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Arms of the Capetian House of Courtenay | |
Parent house | Capetian dynasty |
Country | Latin Empire France |
Founded | c. 1150 |
Founder | Peter I of Courtenay |
Titles | |
Dissolution | 1733 |
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The Capetian House of Courtenay, also known simply as the House of Courtenay, was a royal house and cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. Founded by Peter I of Courtenay, a son of King Louis VI of France, the family drew its name from the lordship of Courtenay, to which Peter's wife was heiress.