The Earl of Derby is a title in the peerage of England. The title was first adopted by the Ferrers family under a creation of 1139, until forfeited and held by the family of Henry III under a creation of 1337. It became extinct upon Edward III's accession to the throne. It was then created for the Stanley family in 1485. The Peerage is a system of titles of nobility which exists in the United Kingdom and is one part of the British honours system. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... Events Alphonso I (Afonso Henriques) becomes first king of Portugal Second Council of the Lateran Births Emperor Konoe of Japan Deaths Henry the Proud, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony Categories: 1139 ... Henry III (October 1, 1207 – November 16, 1272) is one of the least-known British monarchs, considering the great length of his reign. ... This page concerns 1337, the year. ... Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times. ... Events August 22 - Battle of Bosworth Field is fought between the armies of King Richard III of England and rival claimant to the throne of England Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond. ...

The subsidiary titles of the Earl of Derby are: Baron Stanley of Bickerstaffe (created 1844) and Baron Stanley of Preston (1886). The courtesy title of the eldest son of the Earl is Baron Stanley of Bickerstaffe. A courtesy title is a form of address in the British peerage system used for wives, children, and other close relatives of a peer. ...

Several successive generations of the Stanley Earls, along with other members of the family, have been prominent members of the Conservative Party, and at least one historian has suggested that this family rivals the Cecils (Marquesses of Salisbury) as the single most important family in the party's history. The Conservative Party is the largest political party on the centre-right in the United Kingdom. ... The title Marquess of Salisbury is a British title of Peerage, created in 1789 for James Cecil, 7th Earl of Salisbury. ...

The Ferrers Creation

"Ferrer" is Norman French and means "to bind with iron" or " to shoe a horse" (cf. farrier). Ferrières in Normandy, the hometown of the de Ferrers family, was an important centre for ironwork. The Ferrers coat of arms shows six black horseshoes on a silver background. They were descended from Henry de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Ferrières, Lord of Longueville, Normandy, and a Domesday Commissioner; he built Tutbury Castle and Duffield Castle and had large holdings in Derbyshire as well as 17 other counties. The Norman language is a Romance language, one of the Oïl languages. ... A farrier is a specialist in horse care, especially shoeing. ... Mont Saint Michel is a historic pilgrimage site and a symbol of Normandy Normandy is a geographical region in northern France. ... Modern horseshoes are most commonly made of iron and nailed onto the hoof. ... Longueville is the name of several places: Longueville, New South Wales is a suburb of Sydney Australia. ... Mont Saint Michel is a historic pilgrimage site and a symbol of Normandy Normandy is a geographical region in northern France. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Tutbury is a large village of about 3,000 residents surrounded by the agricultural countryside of Staffordshire and Derbyshire. ... Duffield is a prosperous commuter village situated next to the River Derwent in Derbyshire at the lower end of the Pennines around five miles north of Derby England. ...

Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Ferrières (1062-1139) was created Earl of Derby by King Stephen in 1138 for his valiant conduct at the Battle of Northallerton. He was married to Hawise de Vitre and died in 1139. His son Robert de Ferrers (?-bef.1160) became the second earl and was married to Margaret Peverel. He founded Darley Abbey and Merivale Abbey. His son William de Ferrers (?-1190) was married to Sybil de Braose. He rebelled against King Henry II and was imprisoned at Caen, Normandy. He died in the Crusades at the Siege of Acre. He was succeeded by his son William de Ferrers (?-1247) who married Agnes de Keveliok, daughter of the Earl of Chester. He was succeeded by his son William de Ferrers (?-1254) who married Sibyl Marshall and then Margaret De Quency with whom he had his son and heir Robert de Ferrers (1239-1279), who became the next Earl. He rebelled against King Henry III and was arrested and imprisoned first in the Tower of London, then in Windsor Castle, and his lands and earldom were forfeited, including Tutbury Castle which still belongs to the Duchy of Lancaster. The line eventually gave rise to the Earls Ferrers. Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers, was the only Peer of the Realm to be hanged for murder. Events Founding of Marrakech The Almoravids overrun Morocco and establish a kingdom from Spain to Senegal. ... Events Alphonso I (Afonso Henriques) becomes first king of Portugal Second Council of the Lateran Births Emperor Konoe of Japan Deaths Henry the Proud, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony Categories: 1139 ... For other uses, see number 1138. ... Events Alphonso I (Afonso Henriques) becomes first king of Portugal Second Council of the Lateran Births Emperor Konoe of Japan Deaths Henry the Proud, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony Categories: 1139 ... Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby, a younger but eldest surviving son of Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby, and his wife Hawise, succeeded his father as Earl of Derby in 1139. ... Events Erik den helige is succeeded by Karl Sverkersson. ... Events March 16 - Massacre and mass-suicide of the Jews of York, England prompted by Crusaders. ... Henry II (5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189) ruled as Count of Anjou, Duke of Normandy, and as King of England (1154–1189) and, at various times, controlled parts of Wales, Scotland, eastern Ireland, and western France. ... Location within France Caen is a city and a commune of northwestern France. ... Mont Saint Michel is a historic pilgrimage site and a symbol of Normandy Normandy is a geographical region in northern France. ... This article is about the medieval Crusades . ... The Siege of Acre was the most important event of the Third Crusade, lasting from August 28, 1189 until July 12, 1191, and the first time in the history of the crusades that the king was compelled to personally see to the defense of the Holy Land. ... Events Shams ad-Din disappears resulting in Jalal Uddin Rumi writing 30,000 verses of poetry about his disappearance. ... The Earldom of Chester is one of the few palatine earldoms in England. ... William de Ferrers, 5th Earl of Derby (1193 - March, 1254), was an English nobleman. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Events Births June 17 Edward I of England known as Edward Longshanks or Hammer of the Scots Deaths Emperor Go-Toba of Japan Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Castile - Ferdinand III, the Saint King of Castile and Leon... Events Battle of Yamen. ... Henry III (October 1, 1207 – November 16, 1272) is one of the least-known British monarchs, considering the great length of his reign. ... The Tower of London, seen from the river, with a view of the water gate called Traitors Gate. ... An early 18th century view of Windsor Castle by Kip and Knyff. ... A not-so-nice duchy. ... The title of Earl Ferrers was created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1711 for Sir Robert Shirley. ... Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers (August 18, 1720 - May 5, 1760) was the last aristocrat hanged in England. ... Hanging to Music. ...

Creation of Henry III

The large estates which were taken from Robert in 1266 were given by Henry III to his son, Edmund Crouchback; and his son, Thomas, Earl of Lancaster also called himself Earl Ferrers. In 1337 Edmund’s grandson, Henry of Grosmont (c. 1299-1361), afterwards Duke of Lancaster, was created Earl of Derby, and this title was taken by Edward III's son, John of Gaunt, who had married Henry’s daughter, Blanche. John of Gaunt’s son and successor was Henry Bolingbroke, who acceded to the throne as Henry IV in 1399. The title Earl of Derby fell into disuse. Events February 26 - French defeat Germans and Sicilians at Battle of Benevento. ... Edmund Crouchback (January 16, 1245 - June 5, 1296) was the second surviving son of Eleanor of Provence and King Henry III of England. ... Thomas, Earl of Lancaster (1280 - March 22, 1322) was one of the leaders of the barons opposed to Edward II of England. ... This page concerns 1337, the year. ... Henry of Grosmont, Duke of Lancaster (c. ... Events Osman I declares the independence of the Ottoman Principality The County of Holland is annexed by the County of Hainaut April 1, 1299 Kings Towne on the River Hull granted city status by Royal Charter of King Edward I of England. ... Events Founding of the University of Pavia, Italy. ... There were several Dukes of Lancaster in the 14th and early 15th Centuries. ... John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (June 24, 1340 - February 3, 1399), the third surviving son of King Edward III of England, gained his name because he was born at Ghent in 1340. ... Henry IV (April 3, 1367 – March 20, 1413) was born at boilingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, -=hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of boilingbroke. His father, John of Gaunt was the third and oldest surviving son of King Edward III of England, and enjoyed a position of... Events September 30 - Accession of Henry IV of England October 13 - Coronation of Henry IV of England November 1 - Accession of John VI, Duke of Brittany Births Deaths November 1 - John V, Duke of Brittany Categories: 1399 ...

The Stanley Creation

The Stanley family was descended from Adam de Aldithley who accompanied William the Conqueror to England. One of his descendants married an heiress whose marriage portion included Stoneley, Derbyshire - hence the name Stanley. Thomas Stanley (c. 1435-1504) married Margaret Beaufort, the mother of King Henry VII, also Eleanor Nevill. The title of Earl of Derby was conferred on him in 1485 by Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth Field where Thomas decided not to support King Richard III. He was succeeded by his grandson Thomas Stanley (1484 - bef. 1521) He married Anne Hastings, daughter of Lord Hungerford and Hastings. The 2nd Earl's brother James Stanley (? - bef. 1497), of Cross Hall, Lathom, was the ancestor of the 11th Earl. This line is known as the "Stanleys of Bickerstaffe". James Stanley became Bishop of Ely. He sent a small army into the Battle of Flodden Field, commanded by his son, Sir John Stanley who later entered a monastery. William I ( 1027 – September 9, 1087), was King of England from 1066 to 1087. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... Derbyshire (pronounced Dar-bee-shur) is a county in the East Midlands of England, which boasts some of Englands most attractive scenery. ... Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435 - 1504), an English nobleman, inherited his fathers titles, including that of king of the Isle of Man, in 1459. ... For other uses, see number 1435. ... Events January 1 - French troops surrender Gaeta to the Spanish under Cordoba. ... Henry VII (January 28, 1457 – April 21, 1509), King of England, Lord of Ireland (August 22, 1485 – April 21, 1509), was the founder of the Tudor dynasty. ... Events August 22 - Battle of Bosworth Field is fought between the armies of King Richard III of England and rival claimant to the throne of England Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond. ... The Battle of Bosworth or Bosworth Field was an important battle during the Wars of the Roses in 15th century England. ... Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was the King of England from 1483 until his death and the last king from the House of York. ... Events July 6 - Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão finds the mouth of Congo River December 5 - Pope Innocent VIII gives the inquisition a mission to hunt heretics and witches in Germany with the lead of Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger First cuirassier units (kyrissers) formed in Austria Births January... Events January 3 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther. ... Events May 10 - Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World. ... Map sources for Lathom at grid reference SD458107 Lathom is a village in Lancashire, England about 5 km northeast of Ormskirk. ... There are other places also called Ely. ... Western side of the battlefield, looking south-south-east from the monument erected in 1910 (marked red in the key below). ... Buddhist monastery near Tibet A monastery is the habitation of monks. ...

The second earl's son Edward Stanley (1509-1572) became the 3rd earl. He was married four times. His second wife Dorothy Howard, daughter of Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk supplied the heir Henry Stanley (1531-1593). He married Margaret Cliff, daughter of Henry Clifford, 2nd Earl of Cumberland. Both his sons succeeded to the earldom. Ferdinando Stanley (1559-1594) built Leasowe Castle. He married Alice Spencer, but was without male issue and was succeeded by his younger brother William Stanley (1561-1642). William married Elizabeth de Vere daughter of Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (1550-1604). Their son James Stanley (1607-1651) succeeded to the earldom on his father's death. James was a staunch Royalist. In 1643 he moved to the Isle of Man and established it as a Royalist stronghold. He was beheaded by the Parliament forces. His wife was Charlotte de la Trémouille (?-1663) daughter of Claude de la Trémoille, Duc de Thouars, is known as the heroine who defended Lathom House in 1644 and the Isle of Man in 1651. Their son Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby (1628-1672) became the 8th Earl. He had two sons; who both succeeded to the earldom. He married Dorothea Helena Kirkhoven, daughter of Baron Rupa of the Netherlands. The 8th Earl's eldest son William Richard George Stanley (1655-1702) became the 9th Earl. He married Elizabeth Butler, daughter of Thomas Butler, Earl of Ossory (1634-1680), and sister of James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde (1665-1745). He had two daughters and one son but he outlived his son and was succeeded by his younger brother. James Stanley (1664-1736). James had one son who died in infancy. When the 10th Earl died the line died out, and the earldom passed to the "Stanleys of Bickerstaffe". 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Edward Stanley, 11th Earl of Derby (1689-1776) was descended from the brother of the 2nd Earl, and he succeeded to the earldom in 1736. He married Elizabeth Hesketh. His residence was Bickerstaffe Hall near Ormskirk, Lancashire, and he became Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, and Member of Parliament for the County of Lancaster. The 11th Earl's younger brother was the Hon. and Rev. John Stanley, Rector of Bury Parish Church 1743-1778. Edward's eldest son, James, Lord Stanley was commonly called Lord Strange. Edward outlived James (who died in 1771) and he was succeeded by James' son Edward Smith-Stanley (1752-1834). The 12th Earl founded the Epsom Derby horse-race. He married Lady Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of the Sir James Hamilton, 6th Duke of Hamilton. His second marriage was to a Drury Lane actress, Elizabeth Farren. The 12th Earl's first marriage produced his heir Edward Stanley (1775-1851). He was a politician and natural historian. His zoological collections founded Liverpool Museum. He was also a patron of the arts, especially of the poet Edward Lear who wrote The Owl and the Pussycat for the Earl's children. He was married to Charlotte Hornby. In 1844, he had a church built on the Knowsley Estate, St. Mary the Virgin, where several Stanleys found their final resting place. Events Louis XIV of France passed the Code Noir, allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... Events January 26 - Stanislaus I of Poland abdicates his throne. ... Map sources for Ormskirk at grid reference SD415085 Ormskirk is a small market town in England, situated in west Lancashire, just 13 miles north of Liverpool and 18 miles south of Preston. ... Lancashire (archaically, the County of Lancaster) is a county palatine of England, lying on the Irish Sea. ... This is an incomplete list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... Location within the British Isles Bury is a town on the northern side of Greater Manchester in North West England, between Rochdale and Bolton and just west of the M66. ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1771 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834) was a British peer and politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. ... 1752 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Epsom Derby, Théodore Géricault, 1821. ... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... Edward Smith Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (April 21, 1775 - June 30, 1851) was an English politician, landowner, builder, farmer, art collector and naturalist. ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Liverpool Museum in Liverpool is one of Britains finest museums, with extensive collections and special attractions including the award-winning hands-on Natural History Centre and the Planetarium. ... Edward Lear, 1812-1888 Eagle Owl, Edward Lear, 1837 Another Edward Lear owl, in his more familiar style Edward Lear (12 May 1812 - 29 January 1888) was an artist, illustrator and writer known for his nonsensical poetry and his limericks, a form which he popularised. ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

His son, Edward Geoffrey Smith Stanley (1799-1869), succeeded him to become the 14th Earl. He became Member of Parliament for Stockbridge, a seat bought by his father. Although a Whig, he became a member of the Tory government. He was Prime Minister three times, and he procured several government appointments for his son and heir. He was married to Emma Wilbraham daughter of Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Baron Skelmersdale. They had a daughter and two sons, both of whom succeeded to the earldom. The eldest son Edward Henry Stanley (1826- 1893) was Member of Parliament for King's Lynn. His father, as Prime Minister, gave him the jobs of Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Colonial Secretary and Foreign Secretary. He became Foreign Secretary again under Benjamin Disraeli and Colonial Secretary under William Ewart Gladstone. His brother Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby (1841-1908) was married to Lady Constance Villiers, daughter of George William Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon. He was the Member of Parliament for Preston and held the office of Governor-General of Canada between 1888 and 1893. In 1892, he purchased and donated the Stanley Cup, to be awarded to the "championship hockey club of the Dominion of Canada" each year. He was succeeded by his son Edward George Villiers Stanley (1865-1948) who married Alice Montagu daughter of William Drogo Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester. A pair of Memorial Gates were erected in 1958 on Knowsley Lane on the Knowsley Estate in his memory. He outlived his eldest son Edward Montagu Cavendish Stanley (1894-1938) who was known as Lord Stanley and was succeeded by grandson Edward John Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby (1918-1994) who became the 18th Earl. He established Knowsley Safari Park in 1971. He married to Isabel Miles-Lade, but was without issue. 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The Earls of Derby own the Knowsley Estate and Greenhalgh Castle; they were the Lords of Mann, i.e. the Isle of Man. Several Earls of Derby are buried in St. Mary's Church, Knowsley. For rulers of the Isle of Man prior to 1504, see the List of Kings of the Isle of Man Thomas III Stanley (1504-1521) Edward Stanley (1521-1572) Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby (1572-1593) Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby (1593-1594) Total English Rule (1594-1610...

Earls of Derby, first Creation (1138)

• Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby (1062-1139)
• Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby (d. 1162)
• William de Ferrers, 3rd Earl of Derby(d. 1190)
• William de Ferrers, 4th Earl of Derby (d. 1247)
• William de Ferrers, 5th Earl of Derby (d. 1254)
• Robert de Ferrers, 6th Earl of Derby (1239-1279)

For other uses, see number 1138. ... Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby, was born about 1062 in Normandy, France, a younger son of Henri de Ferrers and his wife Berta. ... Events Founding of Marrakech The Almoravids overrun Morocco and establish a kingdom from Spain to Senegal. ... Events Alphonso I (Afonso Henriques) becomes first king of Portugal Second Council of the Lateran Births Emperor Konoe of Japan Deaths Henry the Proud, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony Categories: 1139 ... Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby, a younger but eldest surviving son of Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby, and his wife Hawise, succeeded his father as Earl of Derby in 1139. ... // Events June 3 - Thomas Becket consecrated as Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Events March 16 - Massacre and mass-suicide of the Jews of York, England prompted by Crusaders. ... Events Shams ad-Din disappears resulting in Jalal Uddin Rumi writing 30,000 verses of poetry about his disappearance. ... William de Ferrers, 5th Earl of Derby (1193 - March, 1254), was an English nobleman. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Events Births June 17 Edward I of England known as Edward Longshanks or Hammer of the Scots Deaths Emperor Go-Toba of Japan Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Castile - Ferdinand III, the Saint King of Castile and Leon... Events Battle of Yamen. ...

Earls of Derby, second Creation (1337)

• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Earl of Derby (d. 1360)
• John of Gaunt, 2nd Earl of Derby (1340-1399)
• Henry Bolingbroke, 3rd Earl of Derby (1367-1413) (became King in 1399)

This page concerns 1337, the year. ... Henry of Grosmont, Duke of Lancaster (c. ... Events Treaty of Brétigny King Valdemar Atterdag of Denmark seizes Scania (from 1658 a Swedish province). ... John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (June 24, 1340 - February 3, 1399), the third surviving son of King Edward III of England, gained his name because he was born at Ghent in 1340. ... Events January 26 - King France June 24 - The Battle of Sluys is fought between the naval fleets of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France. ... Events September 30 - Accession of Henry IV of England October 13 - Coronation of Henry IV of England November 1 - Accession of John VI, Duke of Brittany Births Deaths November 1 - John V, Duke of Brittany Categories: 1399 ... Henry IV (April 3, 1367 – March 20, 1413) was born at boilingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, -=hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of boilingbroke. His father, John of Gaunt was the third and oldest surviving son of King Edward III of England, and enjoyed a position of... Events Battle of Najera, Peter I of Castile restored as King. ... // Events March 20 - Henry V becomes King of England Project of Annals of Joseon Dynasty began. ...

Earls of Derby, third Creation (1485)

• Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (c. 1435-1504)
• Thomas Stanley, 2nd Earl of Derby (1497-bef. 1521)
• Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby (c. 1508-1572)
• Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby (1531-1593)
• Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby (1559-1594)
• William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby (bef. 1584-1642)
• James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1651)
• Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby (1628-1672)
• William Richard George Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby (1655-1702)
• James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby (1664-1736)
• Edward Stanley, 11th Earl of Derby (1689-1776)
• Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834)
• Edward Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (1775-1851)
• Edward Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)
• Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby (1826-1893)
• Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby (1841-1908)
• Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby (1865-1948)
• Edward John Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby (1918-1994)
• Edward Richard William Stanley, 19th Earl of Derby (b. October 10, 1962)

The heir to the earldom is Edward John Robin Stanley, Lord Stanley of Bickerstaffe (born April 21, 1998). Events August 22 - Battle of Bosworth Field is fought between the armies of King Richard III of England and rival claimant to the throne of England Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond. ... Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435 - 1504), an English nobleman, inherited his fathers titles, including that of king of the Isle of Man, in 1459. ... For other uses, see number 1435. ... Events January 1 - French troops surrender Gaeta to the Spanish under Cordoba. ... Events May 10 - Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World. ... Events January 3 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther. ... Sir Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby KG KCB PC (c. ... Events February - Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor attacks Venice June 6 - Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three year truce and cede several territories to Venice December 10 - League of Cambrai formed as an alliance against Venice between... Events January 16 - Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is tried for treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England. ... Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby (September 1531–25 September 1593) was a prominent English nobleman who served as Lord High Steward during the trial of Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel. ... Events January 26 - Lisbon, Portugal is hit by an earthquake-- thousands die October 1 - Battle of Kappel - The forces of Zürich are defeated by the Catholic cantons. ... Events May 18 - Playwright Thomas Kyds accusations of heresy lead to an arrest warrant for Christopher Marlowe. ... Events January 15 - Elizabeth I of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey. ... Events February 27 - Henry IV is crowned King of France at Rheims. ... William Stanley was the 6th Earl of Derby; some suggest that he is the true author of William Shakespeares works due to his involvement with the theatre, extensive travel and education . ... 1584 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... Events January 4 - Charles I attempts to arrest five leading members of the Long Parliament, but they escape. ... James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1651), sometimes styled the Great Earl of Derby, eldest son of William, 6th Earl, and Elizabeth de Vere, daughter of Edward, 17th Earl of Oxford, was born at Knowsley on the 31 January 1607. ... Events January 20 - Tidal wave swept along the Bristol Channel, killing 2000 people. ... // Events January 1 - Charles II crowned King of Scotland in Scone. ... Events March 1 - writs were issued in February 1628 by Charles I of England that every county in England (not just seaport towns) pay ship tax by this date. ... Events England, France, Munster and Cologne invade the United Provinces, therefore this name is know as ´het rampjaar´ (the disaster year) in the Netherlands. ... Events New Sweden (Delaware) attacked and captured by Dutch forces. ... Events March 8 - William III died; Princess Anne Stuart becomes Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... Events March 12 - New Jersey becomes a colony of England. ... Events January 26 - Stanislaus I of Poland abdicates his throne. ... Events Louis XIV of France passed the Code Noir, allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834) was a British peer and politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. ... 1752 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Edward Smith Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (April 21, 1775 - June 30, 1851) was an English politician, landowner, builder, farmer, art collector and naturalist. ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1851 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Arms of Edward Smith-Stanley The Right Honourable Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, KG, PC (March 29, 1799 - October 23, 1869) was a British statesman, three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and is to date the longest serving leader of the Conservative Party. ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Rt Hon. ... 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, KG, GCB, GCVO, PC (15 January 1841–14 June 1908) was Colonial Secretary from 1885 to 1886 and Governor General of Canada from 1888 to 1893. ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby (4 April 1865 - 4 February 1948) was an English politician around the turn of the 20th century. ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...