Historedia
Person

Lord Stanley

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1843–1889

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lord Stanley, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Natal proclaimed a British colony

    1843

    Role: Secretary of State for War and the Colonies

    1. 4 May 1843 · Colony of NatalProclamation of Natal

      Natal was proclaimed a British colony on 4 May 1843 after the annexation of the Boer Republic of Natalia.

  2. Stanley Park officially opened in Vancouver

    1888–1889

    Role: Namesake and Dedicator

    1. 1888-09-27 · Stanley ParkOfficial Opening of Stanley Park

      Mayor David Oppenheimer officially opened Stanley Park on September 27, 1888, delivering management authority to the park committee.

    2. 1889 · Stanley ParkLord Stanley's Dedication

      Lord Stanley became the first governor general to visit Vancouver in 1889, officially dedicating the park in his name.

Sources

  1. Colony of Natal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
  2. Stanley Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08