Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby
Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (born September 12, 1752 at Patten House in Preston , † October 21, 1834 in the Derby Chapel in Ormskirk ) was a British politician and owner and breeder of racehorses.
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He attended Eton College and then Trinity College at Cambridge University . Due to the early death of his father, he inherited the title of his grandfather Edward Stanley, 11th Earl of Derby, when he died in 1776 .
In 1783 as well as again in 1806/7 he carried government responsibility as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster .
He owned an estate called "The Oakes" near Epsom . The from horse racing possessed planned with his friends in 1778 a mare race as " Epsom Oaks was known." Thereupon the creation of another race for stallions was considered. On May 4, 1780, the first derby was run. The favorite Diomed won.
The Derby , as the most important race for three-year-old mares and stallions , has been held in countless countries around the world since then. Numerous other sporting events are also called derby .
Web links
- Edward, Twelfth Earl of Derby - From Draper: The House of Stanley (Engl.)
- The history of the Earls of Derby
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Stanley |
Earl of Derby 1776-1834 |
Edward Smith-Stanley |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Smith-Stanley, Edward, 12th Earl of Derby |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Derby, Edward Smith Stanley 12th Earl of |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British founder of the Oaks Stakes (horse racing) and namesake for the derby |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 12, 1752 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | on Patten House, Preston |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 21, 1834 |
| Place of death | Derby Chapel, Ormskirk |