Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby

British peer and politician (1752–1834)
Person human Q333496
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Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby

Summary

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby is a human[1]. Born in Preston[2], he… he was born on September 1, 1752[3]. He passed away in Ormskirk[4]. He died on October 21, 1834[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was born in Preston[2].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby died in Ormskirk[4].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was born on September 1, 1752[3].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby died on October 21, 1834[5].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk[9].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's father was James Smith-Stanley, Lord Strange[10].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's mother was Lucy Smith[11].
  • Among Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's spouses was Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Derby[12].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was married to Elizabeth Farren[13].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was Lady Charlotte Stanley[14].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby[15].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was Lady Elizabeth Stanley[16].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was Lady Mary Margaret Stanley[17].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • British English was Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's native language[20].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby worked as an aristocrat[7].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire[24].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's education included a stint at Eton College[25].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was educated at Trinity College[26].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's place of birth was Preston[2]. He was born on September 1, 1752[3]. His father was James Smith-Stanley, Lord Strange[10]. His mother was Lucy Smith[11]. British English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Eton College[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Trinity College[26], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]. Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1361[38]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[23]; and Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire[24], a position[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Derby[12], an aristocrat[43], 1753–1797[44], of Kingdom of Great Britain[45] and Elizabeth Farren[13], an actor[46], 1759–1829[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]. Children include Lady Charlotte Stanley[14], 1776–1805[49]; Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby[15], a politician[50], 1775–1851[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52], awarded the Order of the Garter[53]; Lady Elizabeth Stanley[16], 1778–1857[54]; and Lady Mary Margaret Stanley[17], 1801–1858[55]. Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was affiliated with the Whigs[56].

Death and Burial

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby died on October 21, 1834[5]. He died in Ormskirk[4]. He is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby born?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was born in Preston[2].

Where did Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby die?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby died in Ormskirk[4].

Who were Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's parents?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's father was James Smith-Stanley, Lord Strange[10]. Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's mother was Lucy Smith[11].

Who was Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby married to?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby's spouses include Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Derby[12] and Elizabeth Farren[13].

What did Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby do for work?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

Where did Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby go to school?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby was educated at Eton College[25] and Trinity College[26].

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  26. [3] . Parish registers for St. John's Church, Preston, 1642-1948. wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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