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Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby

English noble (1559-1594) · Historical Figures · Died at 35

Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby, 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.

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His sudden death led to suspicions of poisoning amid fears of Catholic plots to overthrow Elizabeth.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1559 to 1594 · aged 35