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Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby KG (c. 10 May 1509 – 24 October 1572) was an

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nobleman and politician. He reigned over the Isle of Mann until his death, and then was succeeded by his son.

Early life

At the age of thirteen, Edward received the titles and estates of his father, the 2nd Earl of Derby, and

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took responsibility for bringing him up until he was of age. His commissioners, including Cardinal

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, were responsible for most of his affairs. In 1528, he accompanied Cardinal Wolsey on a mission to

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, and in 1530, he was one of the peers who gave

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the declaration regarding Henry's divorce from

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Marriages and issue

That same year

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bought the remaining year of Edward Stanley's wardship and married him, without the King's permission, to his daughter, Katherine Howard. The King rebuked Norfolk, but allowed the marriage. Katherine fell victim to the

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a few weeks later. Undeterred, Norfolk arranged for a marriage between his half-sister, Dorothy Howard, and Edward Stanley, with whom he had issue: *

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* Elizabeth (1533–1590) wife of

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* Jane (d.1569) wife of

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* Mary (d.1609) wife of

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* Thomas, grandfather of

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* Anne, wife of

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, then of Sir John Arundell of Lanherne * Margaret (d.1585), widow of John Germin & 2nd wife of Sir Nicholas Poyntz (d.1585/6) of

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, Glos.Heralds' Visitation of Glos. 1623, p. 135, Poyntz

Later career

In 1532, Edward accompanied King Henry to

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, where they met with

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. After this meeting, Edward became a

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. A few years later, Edward took a major role in quelling the

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, a large (mainly church-related) rebellion started in

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and spread into North England. In 1542, Edward accompanied the Duke of Norfolk on a raid into

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. When

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ascended to the throne in 1547, Edward became a

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, and in 1550, he was one of the peers who were present at the peace proceedings with Scotland and

. A year later, various charges were brought against him (with little or no evidence), mainly due to his opposition to clerical reform. However, when Queen

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ascended to the throne, he was again in favour, and was appointed

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and became a

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lor. He was a commissioner of

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's trial and was frequently present during the trials of accused heretics. He remained in favour under Queen

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reign, and remained on her Privy Council. She eventually appointed him

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. Edward Stanley died at

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, and his titles and estates were passed on to his eldest son, Henry Stanley.

Ancestry

Footnotes

References

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External links

Stanley's patronage of theater and/or music: ''Patrons and Performances Web Site''
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