Home > Indian History > History of India > George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley, also known as Lieutenant Colonel Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG, was the Governor of Madras Presidency from 1929 to 1934. He was also a colonial administrator.

Share this Article:

George Frederick Stanley, Governor of Madras PresidencyGeorge Frederick Stanley served as one of the Governors of Madras Presidency from the year 1929 to 1934, under the rule of the British East India Company. He was formally addressed as Lieutenant Colonel Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG. He was also one of the well known British colonial administrators. Stanley was Conservative Party politician and a British soldier who served as a member of the UK Parliament for Preston and Willesdon East. In the year 1934, George Frederick Stanley was appointed as the Acting Viceroy of India.

Early Life of George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley was born on 14 October 1872 as the 6th son of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby. He completed his education from Wellington and later studied at Woolwich.

Career of George Frederick Stanley
Stanley joined the Royal Horse Artillery in the year 1893; and later in 1900, he was promoted to the ranks of Captain. He participated in the Second Boer War during 1899 to 1900 and from the year from 1904 to 1909, he served as Adjutant with the Honourable Artillery Company. George Frederick Stanley later served in the First World War. He was mentioned in despatches for his loyal services and was honoured with the Companion of The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) in the year 1916.

Stanley acted as Conservative Member of Parliament for Preston from the year 1910 to 1922 and later for Willesden East from 1924 to 1929. He was appointed as Comptroller of the Household in 1919 and held office till 1921. He also served in several other positions, such as Financial Secretary to the War Office from 1921 to 1922; Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State for the Home Department from the year 1922 to 1923; and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Pensions from 1924 to 1929. George Frederick Stanley was also assigned as a Privy Counsellor in the year 1927.

George Frederick Stanley as Governor of Madras
Lieutenant Colonel Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG was appointed as the Governor of Madras Presidency on 11 November 1929. He was preceded by Sir Norman Edward Marjoribanks KCIE, CSI as the Governor of the Province of Madras. The Madras Presidency, also known as the Presidency of Fort St. George and Madras Province, was an administrative sub division of British dominated India. The territory included most of southern India, such as the modern states of Tamil Nadu, the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep Islands, the Malabar region of North Kerala, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangapur and Gajapati districts of southern Orissa and the Bellary, Ganjam, Dakshina Kannada, Rayagada and Udupi districts of Karnataka.

During his tenure as the Governor of the province of Madras (now Chennai), George Frederick Stanley officially commenced the Mettur Dam around the Kaveri River. The dam was inaugurated on 21 August 1934. A reservoir was also contracted by the Dam which was known as Stanley Reservoir. He also laid the foundation stone of a Gaudiya math on 17 January 1930 and also constructed a temple at Royapettah, Madras. Later in the year 1933, Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG introduced the 5 year diploma course on medicine and surgery at the Royapuram Medical College. The institute was later renamed as Stanley Medical College on 2 July 1938. Stanley served in office till 15 November 1934 and was succeeded by Khan Sahib Bahadur Sir Mohammad Usman, KCSI, KCIE, Kt and later by John Francis Ashley Erskine, Lord Erskine GCSI, GCIE on 15 November 1934.

Honours of George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley was honoured with the Knight Grand Commander of The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) in 1929; and Knight Grand Commander of The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India (GCSI) in the year 1934. He was also knighted with Companion of The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG).

Personal Life of George Frederick Stanley
George Frederick Stanley was married to Lady Beatrix Taylour, CBE CI in the year 1903. She was the youngest daughter of the 3rd Marquess of Headfort. He died on 1 July 1938 at the age of 65, in United Kingdom.


Share this Article:

Subscribe to Newsletter
Learn unknown facts about India from a curated list of informative articles.

Related Articles

More Articles in History of India

History of Indian Drama
History of Indian Drama is rich with Vedas and Indian epics and has gradually changed with time and remains unaffected by any foreign influence.
History of Khajuraho Temple
Located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is country’s most magnificent groups of temples.
History of Ayurveda
History of Ayurveda dates back to 5,000 years old and is widely considered to be the oldest form of health care in the world.
History of Uttar Pradesh
The state was the heart of Mahabharata war and the history of Uttar Pradesh is very much the history of India. The place finds its mentions in Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
History of Indian Photography
An overview of the development of photography, through the various stages in India.
History of Delhi
History of Delhi began with the advent of Indian regal dynasties. Delhi witnessed the rise and fall of Hindu dynasties, Muslims and the British as well.
History of Indian Radio
History of Indian Radio dates back to late 1930s with the first establishment of All India Radio in 1936 that improved further after independence.
History of Punjab
History of Punjab dates back to the 16th century; however its formation is traced in the great epic Mahabharata.
History Of Archaeology In India
History of archaeology in India contributes a lot to define the past history and the social life of India.
History of Maharashtra
Maharashtra, the land of charismatic Marathas, unfolds the legend of diverse culture and tradition, keeping in pace with the modernity. The gallant history of Maharashtra is still echoed amidst its historical relics and archeological wonders.
History of Kerala
History of Kerala can be interpreted from the inscriptions of Ashoka, Mauryan Emperor. History of Kerala is as interesting as its wide-ranging geographical features that make the land a place of versatile appeal.
History of Bihar
History of Bihar goes back to the very dawn of the human civilizations. Many eminent personalities and leaders from Bihar contributed for India’s freedom struggle.
History of Assam
In the ancient Indian epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, Assam was known as `Kamarupa` or `Pragjyotish`. In the Mahabharata, the Puranas, the Tantras there are references of Assam as Kamrupa kingdom.
History of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
History of Andaman and Nicobar Islands dates back to the settlement of the East India Company in the territory of the Islands.
History of West Bengal
History of West Bengal is rooted in richness and is an important episode in the history of India. The history of Bengal played an important role in shaping the history of India.
History of Jharkhand
One of the fairly newer states, Jharkhand was carved out of the southern portion of Bihar in 2000. The history of Jharkhand is seeped with a variety of cultural significances starting from the Vedic era to Mughal period and finally the British administration.
History of Sikkim
History of Sikkim declares the pre historic culture and the colonial era hilly politics and the rules of Sikkim.
History of Nagaland
The history of Nagaland mainly revolves around and deals with the customs and economic activities of the Naga Tribes and how the state has evolved since the Indian Independence.
History of Mizoram
History of Mizoram includes the various historical events and incidents which occurred during the various ages, right from before the age of the Mughals.
History of Jammu & Kashmir
History of Jammu and Kashmir involves a series of political and geographical transformations from every ancient era to the modern times also. Even now, Jammu and Kashmir has its political tension between Pakistan and India.
History of Puducherry
Puducherry was invaded by different invaders in different times. The invaders include Pallava Kingdom of Kanchipuram, dynasties of the South, Cholas of Thanjavur, Pandyas and Muslim invaders.
History of Chandigarh
In 1947, the British India was partitioned into India and Pakistan. Punjab was also included in this partition. So, there was a need for a new capital for Punjab, as the old capital Lahore became part of Pakistan during the partition. So, in 1948, under the leadership of chief architect Mr. P.L. Verma the construction of Chandigarh city began.
History of Daman and Diu
During the early stage, i.e. from 8th to 13th century, Daman and Diu was part of Goa.
History of Lakshadweep
History of Lakshadweep defines the first settlement on these islands under the Union Territory of India that was ruled by Cheraman Perumal, who was the last king of Kerala.
History of Karnataka
History of Karnataka comprised of the different rulers of different dynasties of various religions like Hindus, Buddhists, and later the Muslims.
History of Goa
History of Goa dates back to the 3rd century BC and reflects the rule of the mighty rulers and gained its independence under Jawaharlal Nehru.
History of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh possesses a rich historical heritage of culture of the ancient tribes. Being a bordering state of India, Arunachal Pradesh also has a history of military unrest since ancient Indian age.
History of Andhra Pradesh
History of Andhra Pradesh traces its origin back to the 5th century BC. According to the inscriptions, Kuberaka, the oldest Kingdom in South India had an empire in the coastal Andhra during that period.
History of Himachal Pradesh
History of Himachal Pradesh narrates about the various settlements and dynasties that emerged in the region over time.
History of Uttarakhand
History of Uttarakhand finds mention in the early Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand, Manaskhand and Himavat. Uttarakhand is called as the Land of the Gods (Dev Bhoomi) because of its various holy places and shrines.
History of Rajasthan
The history of Rajasthan is dotted with tales of valor, chivalry, camaraderie and romance.
History of Tamil Nadu
History of Tamil Nadu reveals that this ancient place in South India was ruled by various kingdoms like the Pandyas Dynasty, Cholas Dynasty, Nayakas Dynasty and Pallavas Dynasty.
History of Haryana
History of Haryana depicts various events and influences that have cast a profound effect on the culture and people of the district. The place gained statehood on 1st of November 1966
History of Odisha
History of Odisha goes back a rather long way. Most of the history of the state is replete with the dynastic as well as tribal struggle for territorial superiority. Odisha is a place where one can find the religion, culture and history flow in away that lead to cultural amalgamation of early India.
History of Manipur
History of Manipur can be traced back to the prehistoric ages and this was followed by a number of rulers who reigned the land from age to age till it came under British rule and later joined the union of India.
History of Gujarat
History of Gujarat can be dated back to the 14th century that later witnessed the supremacy of many powerful dynasties.
History of Tripura
History of Tripura is dealing with the early mythological history and the history of British rule in North eastern part of India.
History of Meghalaya
The history of Meghalaya predominantly comprises of the three tribes of the state- Garo, Khasi and Jaintia tribes. Later on Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam.
History of Chhattisgarh
History of Chhattisgarh dates back to the era of epics and traces through the reign of powerful dynasties in India like Marathas. The area developed a rich cultural heritage during British era.