James Stanley

British bishop
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James Stanley

Summary

James Stanley is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1465[2]. He died on 1515[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • James Stanley was born on January 1, 1465[2].
  • James Stanley died on 1515[3].
  • James Stanley's father was Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby[7].
  • James Stanley's mother was Eleanor Neville[8].
  • A child of James Stanley was Margery Stanley[9].
  • James Stanley worked as a Catholic priest[4].
  • James Stanley's professions included Catholic bishop[5].
  • James Stanley held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[10].
  • James Stanley held the position of diocesan bishop[11].
  • James Stanley's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • James Stanley is recorded as male[13].
  • James Stanley's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Stanley's family name is recorded as Stanley[15].
  • James Stanley's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James Stanley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • James Stanley's consecrator is recorded as William Warham[18].
  • James Stanley's sibling is recorded as George Stanley, 9th Baron Strange[19].
  • James Stanley's sibling is recorded as Edward Stanley, 1st Baron Monteagle[20].

Body

Origins and Family

James Stanley was born on January 1, 1465[2]. His father was Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby[7]. His mother was Eleanor Neville[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[10] and diocesan bishop[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[21].

Personal Life

A child of James Stanley was Margery Stanley[9]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

James Stanley died on 1515[3].

Why It Matters

James Stanley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were James Stanley's parents?

James Stanley's father was Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby[7]. James Stanley's mother was Eleanor Neville[8].

What did James Stanley do for work?

James Stanley worked as Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description British bishop
    Position held Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely, diocesan bishop
    Given name James
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