Earls of Devon, Fourth Creation (1511)
- William Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon (1475–1511) (attainted 1504; restored to the rights of a subject 1511; new creation two days later; died the next month without investiture, but buried as an Earl) son of Edward above.
- Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter, 2nd Earl of Devon (1498–1539) (heir to both 3rd and 4th creations after 1512; attainted 1538/9) son of William above.
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