Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby

English noble
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Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby

Summary

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby is a human[1]. He was born in Lathom[2]. He was born on September 1531[3]. He died on September 25, 1593[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was born in Lathom[2].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was born on September 1531[3].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby died on September 25, 1593[4].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby[6].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's mother was Lady Dorothy Howard[7].
  • Among Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's spouses was Margaret Stanley, Countess of Derby[8].
  • A child of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby[9].
  • A child of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby[10].
  • A child of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was Edward Stanley[11].
  • A child of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was Francis Stanley[12].
  • A child of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was Ursula Stanley[13].
  • A child of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was Dorothy Stanley[14].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby held the position of Lord High Steward[16].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire[17].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire[18].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[19].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's noble title is recorded as Earl of Derby[22].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's noble title is recorded as Lord of Mann[23].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's Commons category is recorded as Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby[24].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's family name is recorded as Stanley[25].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's given name is recorded as Henry[26].
  • Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's depicted by is recorded as Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was born in Lathom[2]. He was born on September 1531[3]. His father was Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby[6]. His mother was Lady Dorothy Howard[7].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Lord High Steward[16], a position[28], founded in 1154[29]; Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire[17], a position[30]; and Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby received the Order of the Garter[19].

Personal Life

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby was married to Margaret Stanley, Countess of Derby[8]. Children include Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby[9], an aristocrat[33], 1559–1594[34], of Kingdom of England[35]; William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby[10], 1561–1642[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], awarded the Order of the Garter[38]; Edward Stanley[11]; Francis Stanley[12]; Ursula Stanley[13]; and Dorothy Stanley[14].

Death and Burial

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby died on September 25, 1593[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby born?

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's place of birth was Lathom[2].

Who were Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's parents?

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's father was Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby[6]. Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's mother was Lady Dorothy Howard[7].

Who was Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby married to?

Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby's spouses include Margaret Stanley, Countess of Derby[8].

What awards did Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Lady Dorothy Howard
    Sibling Lady Mary Stanley, Jane Stanley
    Position held Lord High Steward, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire
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