Countess of Devon

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Countess of Devon
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Incumbent
Allison Joy Courtenay

since 18 August 2015 (2015-08-18)
StyleThe Right Honourable
Member ofPeerage of England
SeatPowderham Castle
Term lengthAs long as married to the Earl of Devon
Formation1141 (first creation)
1553 (fifth and present creation)
First holderAdelize Ballon

Countess of Devon is a title that may be held by a woman in her own right or given to the wife of the Earl of Devon. Women who have held the title include:

Countesses in their own right[]

  • Isabel de Forz, suo jure 8th Countess of Devon (1237 — 1293)

Countesses by marriage[]

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