Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby

British politician (1775-1851)
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Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby

Summary

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on April 21, 1775[3]. He passed away in Knowsley[4]. He died on June 30, 1851[5]. He worked as a politician[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], and aristocrat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby…
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby passed away in Knowsley[4].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was born on April 21, 1775[3].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby died on June 30, 1851[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk[11].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby[12].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's mother was Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Derby[13].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was married to Charlotte Hornby[14].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[15].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was Henry Stanley[16].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was Lady Charlotte Smith-Stanley[17].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was Lady Emily Smith-Stanley[18].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was Lady Louisa Stanley[19].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was Lady Eleanor Smith-Stanley[20].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby worked as a naturalist[7].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's professions included ornithologist[8].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's professions included aristocrat[9].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby held the position of President of the Linnean Society of London[23].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 21, 1775[3]. His father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Derby[13].

Education

Educated at Eton College[28] and Trinity College[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], and aristocrat[9]. Positions held include President of the Linnean Society of London[23]; member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1807[32]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1831[35]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1801[38]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1802[41]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[42], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1806[45].

Recognition

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[46].

Personal Life

Among Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's spouses was Charlotte Hornby[14]. Children include Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[15], a politician[47], 1799–1869[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Order of the Garter[50]; Henry Stanley[16], a politician[51], 1803–1875[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Lady Charlotte Smith-Stanley[17], 1801–1853[54]; Lady Emily Smith-Stanley[18]; Lady Louisa Stanley[19]; and Lady Eleanor Smith-Stanley[20]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[55].

Death and Burial

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby died on June 30, 1851[5]. He died in Knowsley[4]. He is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby born?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby die?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby passed away in Knowsley[4].

Who were Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's parents?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby[12]. Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's mother was Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Derby[13].

Who was Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby married to?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby's spouses include Charlotte Hornby[14].

What did Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby do for work?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby worked as politician[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], and aristocrat[9].

Where did Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby go to school?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby was educated at Eton College[28] and Trinity College[29].

What awards did Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[46].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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