The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
William Courtenay
Also known as Powderham Courtenay
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 274
William Courtenay is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 274
- Books
- 1
William Courtenay represents the younger branch of the Courtenay family seated at Powderham Castle above four hundred years, from the reign of Edward III to the present hour. His family's estates increased through grants and improvements of lands in Ireland, and they were recently restored to the honors of peerage. Throughout his life, he retains the plaintive motto asserting innocence and deploring the fall of the ancient house.
Description
A nobleman of the younger branch of the Courtenay family with the refined bearing appropriate to his ancient lineage. He carries himself with the dignity of one whose family has held estates for over four hundred years, with features that reflect both noble heritage and the weight of family history.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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