George Stanley (British politician)

Sir George Frederick Stanley
Governor of Madras
In office
11 November 1929 – 16 May 1934
Preceded bySir Norman Marjoribanks (acting)
Succeeded byMohammad Usman of Madras (acting)
In office
15 August 1934 – 16 November 1934
Preceded byMohammad Usman of Madras (acting)
Succeeded byJohn Erskine, Lord Erskine
Personal details
Born(1872-10-14)14 October 1872
Died1 July 1938(1938-07-01) (aged 65)
United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Political partyConservative
SpouseLady Beatrix Taylour
Parent(s)Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby
Lady Constance Villiers

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.