Oliver Stanley

British politician (1896–1950)
Person human Q3497552
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Summary

Oliver Stanley was born on May 4, 1896[1], in London[2]. He died on December 10, 1950[3], in Sulhamstead[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of St Lawrence[7]
  • Father: Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby[8]
  • Mother: Alice Stanley, Countess of Derby[9]
  • Spouse: Maureen Helen Stanley[10]
  • Child: Michael Charles Stanley[11], Kathryn Edith Helen Stanley[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
  • Position held: Secretary of State for Education[15], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], Secretary of State for Transport[23], Q140704023[24]
  • Educated at: Eton College[25]
  • Award received: Military Cross[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party[28]
  • Military branch: British Army[29]
  • Commons category: Oliver Stanley[30]
  • Military, police or special rank: colonel[31]
  • Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[32]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[33]
  • Family name: Stanley[34]
  • Given name: Oliver[35]
  • Work location: London[36]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
  • Name in native language: Oliver Stanley[38]
  • Sibling: Edward Stanley, Lord Stanley[39]
  • Candidacy in election: 1950 United Kingdom general election[40], 1945 United Kingdom general election[41], 1929 United Kingdom general election[42], 1931 United Kingdom general election[43], 1935 United Kingdom general election[44], 1924 United Kingdom general election[45]
  • P14536: 370853[46]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Oliver Stanley include Stanley Island[47], an island[48].

Why It Matters

Oliver Stanley has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Stanley Island[47], an island[48].

FAQs

Where was Oliver Stanley born?

Oliver Stanley was born in London[2].

Where did Oliver Stanley die?

Oliver Stanley died in Sulhamstead[4].

Who were Oliver Stanley's parents?

Oliver Stanley's father was Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby[8]. Oliver Stanley's mother was Alice Stanley, Countess of Derby[9].

Who was Oliver Stanley married to?

Oliver Stanley's spouses include Maureen Helen Stanley[10].

What did Oliver Stanley do for work?

Oliver Stanley worked as a politician[5].

Where did Oliver Stanley go to school?

Oliver Stanley was educated at Eton College[25].

What awards did Oliver Stanley receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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