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We remember Edward George Villiers Stanley
We remember Edward George Villiers Stanley
Timeline
Timeline
1865
1889
marriage
Alice Maud Olivia Montagu
Source:8821566
5th January 1889
education
Wellington College
Crowthorne
United Kingdom
Source:8821566
service
British Army
Staff
Source:2382291
service
British Army
Colonel
Staff
Source:2382291
1948
death
Not War Related
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8684411
Source:8821566
Source:8678371
4th February 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward George Villiers |
| Initials | EGV |
| Last Name | Stanley |
| Source | 8821566 |
| Last Name | Earl Of Derby |
| Source | 8821566 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Villiers | mother | ||
| Frederick Arthur Stanley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Olivia Montagu | wife | 5th January 1889 |
Media
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Edward George Villiers StanleyEdward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby KG GCB GCVO TD KStJ PC JP (4 April 1865 – 4 February 1948), styled The Honourable Edward Stanley until 1893 and 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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| wiki entry | Ian19945 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward George Villiers Stanley | Peter5151 |
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