The Earl of Derby | |
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| Tenure | 1651–1672 |
| Born | 19 January 1628 |
| Died | 21 December 1672 (aged 44) |
| Nationality | English |
| Locality | Liverpool |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothea Helena Kirkhoven |
| Issue | William Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby |
| Father | James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby |
| Mother | Charlotte de La Trémouille |
Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby, 2nd Baron Strange (19 January 1628 – 21 December 1672), was an English nobleman and politician. He was the eldest son of James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby and Charlotte de La Trémouille.