

Britischer Gründer der Oaks Stakes (Pferderennen) und Namensgeber für das Derby
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk
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.