George Stanley (British politician)
Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG (14 October 1872 – 1 July 1938) was a British soldier and Conservative Party politician who served as a member of the UK Parliament for Preston and, later, Willesden East. He also served the Governor of Madras from 1929 to 1934 and as Acting Viceroy of India in 1934.
Lieutenant-Colonel The Right Honourable Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Madras | |
| In office 11 November 1929 – 16 May 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Norman Marjoribanks (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Usman of Madras (acting) |
| In office 15 August 1934 – 16 November 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Usman of Madras (acting) |
| Succeeded by | John Erskine, Lord Erskine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 October 1872 |
| Died | 1 July 1938 (aged 65) United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Lady Beatrix Taylour |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby Lady Constance Villiers |
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