Encyclopedia > Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby
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. 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. ... The Earl of Derby is a title in the peerage of England. ... 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 ...
Little is known of Robert's life, other than his generosity to the church. He established Meervale Abbey in Warwickshire, England, where he requested to be buried in an ox hide. Warwickshire (pronounced worrickshur or worricksheer) is a landlocked county in central England. ... 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. ...
He died in 1162 and was succeeded by his son William de Ferrers, 3rd Earl of Derby. // Events June 3 - Thomas Becket consecrated as Archbishop of Canterbury. ...
RobertdeFerrers, 1st Earl of Derby, 2ndEarl of Ferrières (1062-1139) was created Earl of Derby by King Stephen in 1138 for his valiant conduct at the Battle of Northallerton.
Edward Stanley, 11th Earl of Derby (1689-1776) was descended from the brother of the 2ndEarl, and he succeeded to the earldom in 1736.
He was succeeded by Edward Richard William Stanley, 19th Earl of Derby (born October 10, 1962) the son of Hugh Henry Montagu Stanley (1926-1971), the younger brother of the 18th Earl.
RobertdeFerrers, 2ndEarl of Ferrières was created 1st Earl of Derby in 1138 for his valiant conduct at the Battle of Northallerton.
RobertdeFerrers, 6th Earl of Derby (1239-1279) 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.
Thomas Stanley, 2ndEarl of Derby (1484-1521) was the grandson of the 1st Earl.
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