Biography of Edward Smith Stanley, 12. Earl of Derby

Edward Smith Stanley, 12. Earl of Derby (* 1. September 1752 in Preston; † 21. October 1834 in Ormskirk) was a britischer Gründer der Oaks Stakes (Pferderennen) und Namensgeber für das Derby. He was 82 years old. He was married to Elizabeth Hamilton and Elizabeth Farren. He had at least 4 children (1 son and 3 daughters). His education included Eton College and Trinity College. He was buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk.