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Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby
1572Oct, 24

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby

Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby, English admiral and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire (b. 1508)
Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby KG (c. 10 May 1509 – 24 October 1572) was an English nobleman and politician. He reigned over the Isle of Mann until his death, then being succeeded by his son.

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