…Well educated and well travelled, the Earl provides an enthralling perspective on the sights that he sees and the people that he meets.
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I was given a copy of this fascinating new book by the Countess of Derby, who is one of the editors and the driving force behind the publication of the 14th Earl of Derby’s journals…
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I was absolutely thrilled to get the chance to see Margaret Beaufort, who was (of course) the first Countess of Derby displayed in the state dining room at the Derby’s family home of Knowsley Hall #margaretbeaufort #countessofderby #earlofderby #knowsleyhall
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10th May 1509
Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby was born to Thomas Stanley, 2nd Earl of Derby & his wife, Anne Hastings.
He was Privy Councillor to Queen Mary I & Queen Elizabeth I.
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16th April 1594
Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby died suddenly.
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#WellLoved ca.1900 edition of #TheIliad. Cover is split halfway down at front of spine. Translated by the #EarlofDerby. $20. #Booksky #Homer #asis #LittleBooks #prettybooks #poetry