Edward Stanley

British clergyman and Bishop of Norwich (1779-1849)
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Edward Stanley

Summary

Edward Stanley is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1779[3]. He died in Scotland[4]. He died on September 6, 1849[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Stanley's place of birth was London[2].
  • Edward Stanley died in Scotland[4].
  • Edward Stanley was born on January 1, 1779[3].
  • Edward Stanley died on September 6, 1849[5].
  • Edward Stanley is buried at Norwich Cathedral[8].
  • Edward Stanley's father was Sir John Thomas Stanley[9].
  • Edward Stanley's mother was Margaret Owen[10].
  • Edward Stanley was married to Catherine Leycester[11].
  • A child of Edward Stanley was Mary Stanley[12].
  • A child of Edward Stanley was Catherine Maria Stanley[13].
  • A child of Edward Stanley was Arthur Penrhyn Stanley[14].
  • A child of Edward Stanley was Charles Edward Stanley[15].
  • A child of Edward Stanley was Owen Stanley[16].
  • A child of Edward Stanley was Capt. Charles Stanley[17].
  • Edward Stanley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Stanley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Edward Stanley is identified as part of the British ethnic group[20].
  • Edward Stanley worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • Edward Stanley held the position of Anglican Bishop of Norwich[21].
  • Edward Stanley held the position of President of the Linnean Society of London[22].
  • Edward Stanley held the position of Clerk of the Closet[23].
  • Edward Stanley was educated at St John's College[24].
  • Edward Stanley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Edward Stanley was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Edward Stanley was a member of Linnean Society of London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edward Stanley… he was born on January 1, 1779[3]. His father was Sir John Thomas Stanley[9]. His mother was Margaret Owen[10]. He is identified as part of the British ethnic group[20].

Education

Edward Stanley was educated at St John's College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Stanley's professions included Anglican priest[6]. Positions held include Anglican Bishop of Norwich[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1558[30]; President of the Linnean Society of London[22]; and Clerk of the Closet[23], a position[31].

Recognition

Edward Stanley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

Personal Life

Edward Stanley was married to Catherine Leycester[11]. Children include Mary Stanley[12], a nurse[32], 1813–1879[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34]; Catherine Maria Stanley[13], 1821–1899[35]; Arthur Penrhyn Stanley[14], a church historian[36], 1815–1881[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[39], specialised in Christian Church[40]; Charles Edward Stanley[15], 1819–1849[41]; Owen Stanley[16], an explorer[42], 1811–1850[43], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[44]; and Capt. Charles Stanley[17]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[45].

Death and Burial

Edward Stanley died on September 6, 1849[5]. He passed away in Scotland[4]. He is buried at Norwich Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Stanley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Stanley born?

Born in London[2], Edward Stanley…

Where did Edward Stanley die?

Edward Stanley died in Scotland[4].

Who were Edward Stanley's parents?

Edward Stanley's father was Sir John Thomas Stanley[9]. Edward Stanley's mother was Margaret Owen[10].

Who was Edward Stanley married to?

Edward Stanley's spouses include Catherine Leycester[11].

What did Edward Stanley do for work?

Edward Stanley worked as Anglican priest[6].

Where did Edward Stanley go to school?

Edward Stanley was educated at St John's College[24].

What awards did Edward Stanley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [45] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Anglican priest
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  2. 7d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 4526
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  3. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Sir John Thomas Stanley
    Sibling John Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley of Alderley
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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