Birthdate: January 1, 1435
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lathom, England
Died: July 29, 1504
Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, was a prominent English nobleman renowned for his substantial wealth and influence in the northwest of England. He adeptly managed the Wars of the Roses, maintaining strong relationships with different monarchs. Through strategic marriages to important figures from the House of York and House of Lancaster, he secured his status. Supporting Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth, Stanley confirmed his allegiance to the Lancastrian faction. Known for his diplomatic skills and political acumen, he held significant estates.
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