# William Courten

> Sir William Courten or Curteen (1572-1636) was a wealthy 17th century merchant, operating from London. He financed the colonisation of Barbados, but lost his investment and interest in the islands to the Earl of Carlisle.

*17th century merchant, operating from London*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Business Professional
- **Category:** Business Professionals
- **Born:** 1572
- **Died:** 1636
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Sir William Courten or Curteen (1572-1636) was a wealthy 17th century merchant, operating from London. He financed the colonisation of Barbados, but lost his investment and interest in the islands to the Earl of Carlisle.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 39.0
- **Momentum:** 3.6

## Sources
- [William Courten](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Courten)
- [William Courteen](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Courteen)
- [威廉·柯庭](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A8%81%E5%BB%89%C2%B7%E6%9F%AF%E5%BA%AD)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3568523)

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