Edward Stanley (MP for Merioneth) facts for kids

Edward Stanley was a Welsh politician who lived a long time ago, in the 1500s. He was born around 1513 and passed away sometime after 1564. He came from a place called Harlech in Merionethshire, which is now part of Wales. Edward Stanley was important because he was a member of the Parliament of England. This meant he helped make laws and decisions for the country.

Edward Stanley's Early Life and Learning

Edward Stanley was the second son in his family. His father was Peter Stanley from Flint, Flintshire, and his mother was Janet Butler. Her father was Sir Thomas Butler. Edward went to Oxford University, which is a very old and famous school in England. He studied there and earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Arts on July 2, 1526. This degree showed he had completed a good amount of study. Later, Edward Stanley married a woman named Ellen. Her father was Meredydd ap Ievan ap Robert, who lived in places like Dolwyddelan and Gwydir. Edward also had a brother-in-law named John Wynn ap Meredydd, who was also a Member of Parliament for Caernarvonshire.

What Edward Stanley Did in His Career

Edward Stanley was a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Merioneth in 1542. Being an MP meant he was chosen to represent his area and help make laws for the country. He also held an important job called Sheriff of Merionethshire. He was the Sheriff three times: from 1544 to 1545, from 1552 to 1553, and again from 1559 to 1560. A Sheriff was like a chief officer in a county, responsible for keeping the peace and carrying out the law.