In 1831 he was recognised by a retrospective decision of the House of Lords as having been de jure 3rd Earl of Devon .
Sir William was elected Member of Parliament for Devon in 1584 , 1589 and 1601 .
In 1831 Sir William was recognised by a retrospective decision of the House of Lords as having been de jure 3rd Earl of Devon .
Sir William was elected Member of Parliament for Devon in 1584 , 1589 and 1601 .