Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby

British politician and diplomat (1865–1948)
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Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby
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Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby

Summary

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1865-04-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Knowsley Hall[4]. He died on +1948-02-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby…
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby passed away in Knowsley Hall[4].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was born on +1865-04-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby died on +1948-02-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby is buried at Liverpool Cathedral[10].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's father was Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby[11].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's mother was Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[12].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was married to Alice Stanley, Countess of Derby[13].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was Edward Stanley, Lord Stanley[14].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was Oliver Stanley[15].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was Victoria Stanley[16].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • British English was Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's native language[19].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held the position of Secretary of State for War[20].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[25].
  • Among Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's employers was Foreign Office[26].
  • Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was educated at Wellington College[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1865-04-04T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby[11]. His mother was Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[12]. British English was his native language[19].

Education

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's education included a stint at Wellington College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. Among Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's employers was Foreign Office[26]. Positions held include Secretary of State for War[20], a position[28], in Kingdom of Great Britain[29]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1900[34]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1895[37]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1892[40]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom to France[25], a position[41], in France[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[43], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1815[46]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[47], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Royal Victorian Chain[50]; Albert Medal[51]; and Order of the Garter[52].

Personal Life

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was married to Alice Stanley, Countess of Derby[13]. Children include Edward Stanley, Lord Stanley[14], a politician[53], 1894–1938[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Military Cross[56]; Oliver Stanley[15], a politician[57], 1896–1950[58], of United Kingdom[59], awarded the Military Cross[60]; and Victoria Stanley[16], 1892–1927[61]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[62].

Death and Burial

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby died on +1948-02-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Knowsley Hall[4]. He is buried at Liverpool Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby born?

Born in London[2], Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby…

Where did Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby die?

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby passed away in Knowsley Hall[4].

Who were Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's parents?

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's father was Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby[11]. Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's mother was Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[12].

Who was Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby married to?

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby's spouses include Alice Stanley, Countess of Derby[13].

What did Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby do for work?

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby go to school?

Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby was educated at Wellington College[27].

What awards did Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[43], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[47], Royal Victorian Chain[50], and Albert Medal[51].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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