Philip Courtenay (died 1406)

For other uses, see Philip Courtenay (disambiguation).

Sir Philip Courtenay of Powderham
Powderham Castle, west front. The leftmost tower and great hall within the high central block were built by Sir Philip Courtenay, c. 1390.[1]
Bornc. 1355
Died29 July 1406
Noble familyCourtenay
Spouse(s)Anne Wake
IssueRichard Courtenay
Sir John Courtenay
Sir William Courtenay
Agnes Courtenay
Margaret Courtenay
FatherHugh Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon
MotherMargaret de Bohun
Arms of Courtenay of Powderham: Or, three torteaux a label azure. These were the arms of Hugh Courtenay, 2nd Earl of Devon (d. 1377), and can be seen impaling Bohun on the monumental brass of one of his younger sons Sir Peter Courtenay, KG (d. 1405) in Exeter Cathedral

Sir Philip Courtenay (c. 1355 – 29 July 1406), of Powderham, Devon was the fifth son of Hugh Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon (1303–1377). He was the founder of the cadet dynasty known as "Courtenay of Powderham", seated at the manor of Powderham, until then a former Bohun manor of little importance, whilst the line descended from his elder brother, the Earls of Devon of the mediaeval era, continued to be seated at Tiverton Castle and Okehampton.

  1. ^ Powderham Castle guide book, p.9