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William Courten

17th century merchant, operating from London · Business Professionals · Lived 1572 to 1636 · aged 64

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.

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Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1572 to 1636 · aged 64

Business Professionals born in the 1570s 2