Edward Stanley
(1779-1849), Bishop of NorwichRegency Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 4 portraits
Stanley was a devoted parish priest who was committed to the liberalisation of education. A Whig in politics and a reformer, he was unusual among the clergy for adopting toleration as his creed. In pamphlets published in 1829 and 1836, he attempted to encourage greater harmony between Catholics and Protestants. In 1831, in the midst of the Reform Bill agitation, he presented his own bill for Church reform. As Bishop of Norwich from 1837, he changed the whole perception of ecclesiastical life by promoting social improvements, 'ragged schools' for poor children and the missionary movement in India.
by James Green
oil on canvas, 1803
NPG 4242
by Thomas Herbert Maguire, printed by M & N Hanhart
lithograph, 1849
NPG D41873
by Thomas Herbert Maguire, printed by M & N Hanhart
lithograph, 1849
NPG D41874
by Thomas Herbert Maguire, printed by M & N Hanhart
lithograph, 1850
NPG D41875
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