Edward George Villiers Stanley,
17th Earl of Derby, (1865-1948)
Born 4 April 1865 23 St.James's Sq, Westminster
Died 4 February 1948 Knowsley, Lancashire
Married 5 January 1889 Westminster
Lady Alice Maude Olivia Montagu, daughter of William Drogo
Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester and Countess Louise von Alten
Born 15 August 1862 Westminster
Died 23 July 1957 Coworth Park, Sunningdale
Known as the "King of Lancashire", he was a formidable figure on the
turf with his racing colours of black silks and white cap. He also spear-headed
the army recruiting drive across Britain during the First World War.
Source: Leo van de Pas
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