Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby

British politician (1826–1893)
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Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby
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Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby

Summary

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby is a human[1]. He was born on July 21, 1826[2]. He died in Knowsley[3]. He died on April 21, 1893[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and statistician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby died in Knowsley[3].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was born on July 21, 1826[2].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby died on April 21, 1893[4].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[8].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's mother was Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[9].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was married to Mary Stanley, Lady Derby[10].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby worked as a politician[5].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's professions included statistician[6].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[12].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's education included a stint at Trinity College[18].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's education included a stint at Rugby School[19].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's education included a stint at Eton College[20].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[22].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[24].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was a member of Chetham Society[25].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was a member of Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire[26].
  • Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was a member of Royal Statistical Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was born on July 21, 1826[2]. His father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[8]. His mother was Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[9].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Rugby School[19], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1567[34], headquartered in Rugby[35]; and Eton College[20], a public school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1440[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and statistician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[12], a public office[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1782[41]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1868[46]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1865[49]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1859[52]; and member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1857[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21] and Order of the Garter[22].

Personal Life

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was married to Mary Stanley, Lady Derby[10]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[56], a political party[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1834[59], headquartered in Conservative Campaign Headquarters[60] and Liberal Party[61], a political party[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1859[64].

Death and Burial

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby died on April 21, 1893[4]. He died in Knowsley[3]. The cause of death was influenza[65].

Why It Matters

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where did Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby die?

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby passed away in Knowsley[3].

Who were Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's parents?

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[8]. Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's mother was Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[9].

Who was Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby married to?

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby's spouses include Mary Stanley, Lady Derby[10].

What did Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby do for work?

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby worked as politician[5] and statistician[6].

Where did Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby go to school?

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby was educated at Trinity College[18], Rugby School[19], and Eton College[20].

What awards did Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21] and Order of the Garter[22].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, statistician
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    Educated at Trinity College, Rugby School, Eton College
    Place of death Knowsley
    Occupation politician, statistician
    Member of Royal Society, Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople, Chetham Society +4
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