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William Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby
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William Stanley, the 9th Earl of Derby
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| Born | 1655 |
| Died | 5 November 1702 |
| Title | Earl of Derby |
| Tenure | 1672–1702 |
| Nationality | English |
| Locality | Lancashire, Cheshire |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Elizabeth Butler |
| Issue | James Stanley, Lord Strange |
William Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby (born around 1655 – died November 5, 1702) was an important English nobleman and politician. Before he became the Earl of Derby, he was known as Lord Strange.
Early Life and Family
William Stanley was the oldest son of Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby. His mother was Dorotha Helena Kirkhoven. When his father passed away in 1672, William took over the family title and became the 9th Earl of Derby.
Important Roles
William Stanley held several important jobs. He was the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire for many years, from 1676 to 1687, and again from 1688 to 1701. He also served as the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire from 1676 to 1687. A Lord Lieutenant was like a special representative of the King or Queen in a county. Their job was to help keep order and manage local defenses.
In 1685, William Stanley asked the House of Lords to return some family lands. These lands, including places like Hawarden and Bidston, had been taken from his father.
The Glorious Revolution
A big event happened in England called the Glorious Revolution. This is when King William III became king, taking over from King James II. After this, William Stanley was given a special order. As the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, he had to gather the local army, called the Lancashire Militia, in 1689.
He managed to put together three groups of foot soldiers and three groups of horse soldiers. He was made a Colonel, which is a high-ranking officer, for the first group of soldiers. However, his younger brother, James, who was a professional soldier, actually led these troops during a war in Ireland called the Williamite War in Ireland.
Family and Legacy
Lord Derby married Lady Elizabeth Butler in 1673. She was the daughter of Thomas Butler, Earl of Ossory. William and Elizabeth had one son, James Stanley, who was known as Lord Strange. Sadly, James passed away before his father did.
William Stanley died on November 5, 1702. Because his son had died before him, his title of Baron Strange was put on hold. It later went to his oldest daughter, Henrietta. His main title, the Earldom of Derby, went to his younger brother, James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby. Lady Derby, William's wife, passed away on July 5, 1717.
