Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby

English noble (1509-1572)
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Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby

Summary

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby is a human[1]. He was born on May 10, 1509[2]. He passed away in Lathom House[3]. He died on October 24, 1572[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby passed away in Lathom House[3].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was born on May 10, 1509[2].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby died on October 24, 1572[4].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's father was Thomas Stanley, 2nd Earl of Derby[7].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's mother was Anne Hastings[8].
  • Among Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's spouses was Lady Dorothy Howard[9].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was married to Margaret Barlow[10].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was married to Mary Cotton[11].
  • Among Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's spouses was Katherine Howard[12].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby[13].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was Lady Margaret Stanley[14].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was Jane Stanley[15].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was Thomas Stanley[16].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was Lady Anne Stanley[17].
  • A child of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was Lady Mary Stanley[18].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby worked as a politician[5].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire[21].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire[22].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's noble title is recorded as Earl of Derby[26].
  • Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's noble title is recorded as Lord of Mann[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was born on May 10, 1509[2]. His father was Thomas Stanley, 2nd Earl of Derby[7]. His mother was Anne Hastings[8].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire[21], a position[31]; and Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire[22], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Recognition

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Dorothy Howard[9], 1511–1550[34]; Margaret Barlow[10]; Mary Cotton[11]; and Katherine Howard[12]. Children include Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby[13], 1531–1593[35], of Kingdom of England[36], awarded the Order of the Garter[37]; Lady Margaret Stanley[14], 1545–1586[38]; Jane Stanley[15], b. 1540[39]; Thomas Stanley[16], a politician[40], 1530–1576[41]; Lady Anne Stanley[17]; and Lady Mary Stanley[18], 1545–1609[42].

Death and Burial

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby died on October 24, 1572[4]. He died in Lathom House[3].

Why It Matters

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where did Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby die?

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby passed away in Lathom House[3].

Who were Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's parents?

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's father was Thomas Stanley, 2nd Earl of Derby[7]. Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's mother was Anne Hastings[8].

Who was Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby married to?

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby's spouses include Lady Dorothy Howard[9], Margaret Barlow[10], Mary Cotton[11], and Katherine Howard[12].

What did Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby do for work?

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby worked as politician[5].

What awards did Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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