Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby

Politician

1865 – 1948

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Who was Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby?

Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby KG, GCB, GCVO, TD, PC, KGStJ, JP, known as Lord Stanley from 1893 to 1908, was a British soldier, Conservative politician, diplomat and racehorse owner. He was twice Secretary of State for War and also served as British Ambassador to France.

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Born
Apr 4, 1865
St. James's Square
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Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Lived in
  • London
Died
Feb 4, 1948
Knowsley Hall

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on July 23, 2013

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