Thomas Stanley, 2nd Earl of Derby
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- Name
- Thomas Stanley, 2nd Earl of Derby
- Biography
- The first Lord of Mann to adopt the lesser title, replacing King with Lord. Two explanations: political prudence after the Wars of the Roses, or a gesture of submission — 'it is not fit for a King to be subject to any but the KING of KINGS.' The title change was not made on the Island, not ratified by the estates, not discussed at the hill. It was made in England, for English reasons. The kingly title lingered despite the change — as late as 1532, the 3rd Earl still styled himself 'Soveraigne and liege Lord.'
- Active Period
- c.1485–1521
- Also Known As
- 2nd Earl of Derby
- Place
- Lathom, Lancashire
- Isle of Man
- Family / Group
- The Stanley Dynasty
- Period
- Stanley Lordship
- Role / Office
- Lord of Mann
- Earl of Derby
- Book Chapter
- Chapter 3