About John Stanley
Lived 1740 – 1799 (aged 58–59). John Stanley was a British politician.
John Stanley (1740 – 1 April 1799) was a British politician and colonial lawyer.
He was born the eldest son of Michael Stanley of St. John's on the Caribbean island of Nevis and sent to London to be trained in the law at the Inns of Court in 1758, where he was called to the bar in 1761. He was made bencher in 1797. He returned to the West Indies to practise law and was appointed Solicitor-General of the Leeward Islands for 1771-81 and Attorney General of the Leeward Islands for 1781–99. He was President of the council for 1793–95.
He was elected Member of Parliament for Hastings from 1784 until 1796.
He died in 1799. He had married Susanna, the daughter of Lewis Feuilleteau and the widow of Henry Brouncker of St. Kitts. He had one son who predeceased him.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Stanley's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Stanley?
British politician and colonial lawyer
When was John Stanley born?
John Stanley was born in 1740.
When did John Stanley die?
John Stanley died on 1 April 1799.
What was John Stanley's occupation?
John Stanley was a politician.
What nationality was John Stanley?
John Stanley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Stanley (Hastings MP)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Stanley. https://biography.guide/john-stanley-politician/
MLA: "John Stanley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-stanley-politician/.
Chicago: "John Stanley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-stanley-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC