Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby

British politician and Governor General of Canada (1841–1908)
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Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby

Summary

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 15, 1841[3]. He died in Kent[4]. He died on June 14, 1908[5]. He worked as an ice hockey player[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's place of birth was London[2].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby passed away in Kent[4].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was born on January 15, 1841[3].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby died on June 14, 1908[5].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby is buried at St Mary's Church, Knowsley[10].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[11].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's mother was Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[12].
  • Among Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's spouses was Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[13].
  • A child of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby[14].
  • A child of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was Katherine Mary Stanley[15].
  • A child of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was Victor Stanley[16].
  • A child of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was Arthur Stanley[17].
  • A child of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was Geoffrey Stanley[18].
  • A child of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was Ferdinand Stanley[19].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • British English was Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's native language[21].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby worked as an ice hockey player[6].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby worked as a politician[7].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby held the position of Governor General of Canada[22].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby held the position of President of the Board of Trade[23].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[24].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby held the position of Secretary of State for War[25].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby held the position of member of the House of Lords[26].
  • Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby… he was born on January 15, 1841[3]. His father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[11]. His mother was Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[12]. British English was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at Eton College[28] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ice hockey player[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. Positions held include Governor General of Canada[22], a position[30], in Canada[31], founded in 1867[32]; President of the Board of Trade[23], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Secretary of State for the Colonies[24], a position[35], in Kingdom of Great Britain[36], founded in 1768[37]; Secretary of State for War[25], a position[38], in Kingdom of Great Britain[39]; member of the House of Lords[26], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[45], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[46], Order of the Garter[47], Hockey Hall of Fame[48], and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[49].

Personal Life

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was married to Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[13]. Children include Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby[14], a diplomat[50], 1865–1948[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[53]; Katherine Mary Stanley[15]; Victor Stanley[16]; Arthur Stanley[17]; Geoffrey Stanley[18]; and Ferdinand Stanley[19]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[54].

Death and Burial

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby died on June 14, 1908[5]. He passed away in Kent[4]. He is buried at St Mary's Church, Knowsley[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby include Stanley Cup[55], a sports competition[56], in Canada[57], founded in 1893[58] and Stanley Park[59], an urban park[60], in Canada[61], founded in 1888[62].

Why It Matters

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Entities named for him include Stanley Cup[55], a sports competition[56], in Canada[57], founded in 1893[58] and Stanley Park[59], an urban park[60], in Canada[61], founded in 1888[62].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby born?

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was born in London[2].

Where did Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby die?

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby passed away in Kent[4].

Who were Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's parents?

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby[11]. Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's mother was Emma Caroline Smith-Stanley, Countess of Derby[12].

Who was Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby married to?

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby's spouses include Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[13].

What did Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby do for work?

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby worked as ice hockey player[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby go to school?

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was educated at Eton College[28] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[29].

What awards did Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[45], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[46], Order of the Garter[47], and Hockey Hall of Fame[48].

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