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Edward Smith-Stanley is born

Edward Smith-Stanley, British statesman, known for british statesman, was born on 1799-03-29.

Edward Smith-Stanley, British statesman, known for british statesman, was born on 1799-03-29. Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 – 23 October 1869), known as Lord Stanley from 1834 to 1851, was a British statesman and Conservative politician who served three times as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. To date, he is the longest-serving leader of the Conservative Party (1846–68).

Historical Significance

Edward Smith-Stanley is British statesman.

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Edward Smith-Stanley

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Events After

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What happened on March 29, 1799?
Edward Smith-Stanley, British statesman, known for british statesman, was born on 1799-03-29. Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 – 23 October 1869), known as Lord Stanley from 1834 to 1851, was a British statesman and Conservative politician who served three times as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. To date, he is the longest-serving leader of the Conservative Party (1846–68).
Why is Edward Smith-Stanley is born significant?
Edward Smith-Stanley is British statesman.
Who was involved in Edward Smith-Stanley is born?
Key figures include Edward Smith-Stanley (statesman).

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