Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby

British politician (1799–1869)
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Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby
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Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby

Summary

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 29, 1799[3]. He passed away in Lancashire[4]. He died on October 23, 1869[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby…
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby died in Lancashire[4].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was born on March 29, 1799[3].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby died on October 23, 1869[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Knowsley[8].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby[9].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's mother was Charlotte Hornby[10].
  • Among Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's spouses was Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[11].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby[12].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby[13].
  • A child of Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was Lady Emma Stanley[14].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held the position of Leader of the Conservative Party[18].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[19].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was educated at Christ Church[23].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was educated at Eton College[24].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[25].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was a member of Chetham Society[26].
  • Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 29, 1799[3]. His father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby[9]. His mother was Charlotte Hornby[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[23] and Eton College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1721[30]; Leader of the Conservative Party[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1834[33]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[19]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Secretary of State for War and the Colonies[36], a position[37], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], founded in 1801[39]; and Chief Secretary for Ireland[40], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1566[43].

Recognition

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[25].

Personal Life

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was married to Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[11]. Children include Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby[12], Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby[13], and Lady Emma Stanley[14]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[44].

Death and Burial

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby died on October 23, 1869[5]. He passed away in Lancashire[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Knowsley[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby include Stanley[45], a town[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1826[48].

Why It Matters

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Stanley[45], a town[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1826[48].

FAQs

Where was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby born?

Born in London[2], Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby…

Where did Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby die?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby passed away in Lancashire[4].

Who were Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's parents?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby[9]. Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's mother was Charlotte Hornby[10].

Who was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby married to?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby's spouses include Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[11].

What did Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby do for work?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby worked as politician[6].

Where did Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby go to school?

Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby was educated at Christ Church[23] and Eton College[24].

What awards did Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[25].

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  19. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  23. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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