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STANLEY, EDWARD (1779-1849) , bishop
Norwich , the younger brother of the 1st Baron Stanley
Cambridge (16th wrangler, 1802). He was ordained in 1802 and became rector of Alderley, Cheshire, three years later. Here he took a great
interest
bishop
Norwich . The diocese at this time was conspicuous for laxity and want of discipline, and this he proceeded to remedy, although at first he met w:;.h much opposition. Ordinations and confirmations were held more regularly and frequently, the schools were properly inspected, the Plurality Act was enforced and undesirable clergy were removed. He was tolerant towards Dissenters and supported all missionary undertakings without regarding their sectarian associations. In politics he was a Liberal and devoted himself especially to educational questions. Dean Stanley
Stanley's letters, Before and after Waterloo (edited by J. H. Adeane and M. Grenfell, 1907), are full of interest
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