Charles Courtenay, the Earl of Devon will give an overview of the way the Earldom and the City of Exeter have interacted over the last 1000 years, and some of the important developments that have shaped the relationship, our historic landscape and community.
Charlie lives with his wife, AJ (nee Langer), and their two children at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, Devon. Powderham has been the Courtenay family home since 1390, and they run the Castle as a heritage business, sustainably managing the ancient land and buildings for social benefit and hosting all manner of visitors throughout the year. See www.powderham.co.uk.
Charlie is also an English Barrister and a California attorney; between 2003 and 2014 he lived in AJ's hometown of Los Angeles, California, and he became an Intellectual Property and Technology litigator for Latham & Watkins. Since returning with his family to England in 2014, Charlie succeeded his father to the ancient Earldom of Devon, moved his practice to the city law firm of Michelmores LLP, and recently took a seat in the House of Lords as a cross-bench hereditary peer.
Charlie is a passionate advocate and a champion of his home county of Devon; he enjoys time with his family in the beautiful Devon countryside and loves to go surfing with AJ when he can.
Free tickets are limited, so please book your place in the library or via Eventbrite.
Doors at 17:30pm, talk begins at 18:00pm.
Tickets are free but limited. For further information and to book tickets online, please visit Eventbrite. Tickets can also be booked at the main library desk, or over the phone on 01392 407027.
Audience: Adult
Cost: Free, donations welcome
