Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley

British politician (1802–1869)
Person human Q17321359
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Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley

Summary

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley is a human[1]. He was born on November 13, 1802[2]. He died on June 16, 1869[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was born on November 13, 1802[2].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley died on June 16, 1869[3].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Nether Alderley[6].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's father was John Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley of Alderley[7].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's mother was Maria Stanley, Baroness Stanley of Alderley[8].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was married to Henrietta Stanley, Baroness Stanley of Alderley[9].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was Rosalind Howard, Countess of Carlisle[10].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was Henry Stanley, 3rd Baron Stanley of Alderley[11].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was Katharine Russell, Viscountess Amberley[12].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was Maude Stanley[13].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was Edward Stanley, 4th Baron Stanley of Alderley[14].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was Henrietta Blanche, Countess of Airlie[15].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's professions included politician[4].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's education included a stint at Eton College[23].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was educated at Christ Church[24].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's noble title is recorded as Baron Eddisbury[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was born on November 13, 1802[2]. His father was John Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley of Alderley[7]. His mother was Maria Stanley, Baroness Stanley of Alderley[8].

Education

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

Career and Affiliations

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1847[32]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1837[35]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1835[38]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1832[41]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1801[44].

Personal Life

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was married to Henrietta Stanley, Baroness Stanley of Alderley[9]. Children include Rosalind Howard, Countess of Carlisle[10], a suffragette[45], 1845–1921[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47]; Henry Stanley, 3rd Baron Stanley of Alderley[11], a historian[48], 1827–1903[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50]; Katharine Russell, Viscountess Amberley[12], a suffragist[51], 1842–1874[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Maude Stanley[13], a youth worker[54], 1833–1915[55]; Edward Stanley, 4th Baron Stanley of Alderley[14], a politician[56], 1839–1925[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[58]; and Henrietta Blanche, Countess of Airlie[15], 1830–1921[59]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[60].

Death and Burial

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley died on June 16, 1869[3]. He is buried at St Mary's Church, Nether Alderley[6].

Why It Matters

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Who were Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's parents?

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's father was John Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley of Alderley[7]. Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's mother was Maria Stanley, Baroness Stanley of Alderley[8].

Who was Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley married to?

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's spouses include Henrietta Stanley, Baroness Stanley of Alderley[9].

What did Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley do for work?

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley worked as politician[4].

Where did Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley go to school?

Edward Stanley, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley was educated at Eton College[23] and Christ Church[24].

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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