Background
STANDEN, Edward James was born in 1836. Son of late Edward Standen.
STANDEN, Edward James was born in 1836. Son of late Edward Standen.
Studied at King’s College, London.
Served Crimea with Turkish contingent Engineers, 1855-1856 (medal). Secretary to British Commissioner on European Commission of the Danube, 1857-1872. Resident Director in Paris to represent His (or Her) Majesty’s Government on Council of Suez Canal Company, 1876-1891.
Made Member of Managing Committee, 1888.