Search results
Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby (1559 – 16 April 1594), was an English nobleman and politician. He was the son of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby, and Lady Margaret Clifford. Ferdinando had a place in the line of succession to Elizabeth I according to the will of Henry VIII, after his mother, whom he predeceased.
9 de jun. de 2001 · The unexpected death of Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby, on April 16, 1594 was an event of major political importance in the later years of Queen Elizabeth I of England. When he had succeeded his father at the age of 38 he became head of one of the most influential families in the country.
6 de abr. de 2024 · The intriguing life of Ferdinando Stanley, the 5th Earl of Derby. From his birth into the influential Stanley family, his reign as Earl and Lord of Mann, to his untimely and mysterious death, we explore the political intrigue, arts patronage, and legacy of this fascinating figure.
13 de may. de 2024 · Ferdinando Stanley, born around 1559, was the oldest son and heir of Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby. He assumed the title of Lord Strange in his early teens and became the 5th Earl...
17 de may. de 2019 · When Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby, potential successor to the throne and probable employer of William Shakespeare, became suddenly ill in April 1594 with symptoms including copious and...
6 de oct. de 2001 · Ferdinando Stanley died after 4 days of hunting. When he died, his physicians concluded that witchcraft caused his death. Today, death by poisoning seems more likely.
9 de jun. de 2001 · The unexpected death of Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby, on April 16, 1594 was an event of major political importance in the later years of Queen Elizabeth I of England. When he had succeeded his father at the age of 38 he became head of one of the most influential families in the country.
