About Stanley Fisher
Lived 1867 – 1949 (aged 82). Stanley Fisher was an American judge.
Sir Stanley Fisher (12 February 1867 – 28 May 1949) was a British colonial judge who served as the 24th Chief Justice of Ceylon.
Biography Fisher was born in Marylebone into the Knapp-Fisher family, a London legal dynasty. He was the son of George Henry Knapp-Fisher and Elizabeth Goodchild. His brother was Sir Edward Knapp-Fisher.
He was knighted in the 1922 New Year Honours.
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Who was Stanley Fisher?
British colonial jurist (1867–1949)
When was Stanley Fisher born?
Stanley Fisher was born on 12 February 1867 in Marylebone.
When did Stanley Fisher die?
Stanley Fisher died on 28 May 1949.
What was Stanley Fisher's occupation?
Stanley Fisher was a judge.
What nationality was Stanley Fisher?
Stanley Fisher was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stanley Fisher. https://biography.guide/stanley-fisher/
MLA: "Stanley Fisher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stanley-fisher/.
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