Sir John Stanley, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Stanley, 1st Baronet (born 1663 – died 1744) was an important Irish politician. He lived in Grangegorman, County Dublin.
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About Sir John Stanley
Sir John Stanley was born in Tickencor, County Waterford. His father was Sir Thomas Stanley of Grangegorman, Dublin. His mother was Jane Borrowes. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin.
His Important Jobs
Sir John Stanley held many important jobs during his life. From 1689 to 1699, he was a secretary. He worked for the Lords Chamberlains of the Household. These officials managed the King's royal home.
He also helped with taxes. From 1698 to 1700, he was a Commissioner of Stamp Duties. This meant he helped collect taxes on official documents.
Working for the Government
Sir John became the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1713 to 1714. This was a very important government job. He helped run things in Ireland.
He also managed money for the government. He was a Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer. This role involved handling money that came into the government's treasury.
In 1713, he became a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the area of Gorey. An MP is someone elected to speak for people in the government.
Science and the Mint
Sir John Stanley was interested in science too. In 1688, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a group of famous scientists.
From 1700 to 1708, he worked at the Royal Mint. The Mint is where coins are made. He was the Warden of the Mint. He worked under the famous scientist Isaac Newton during this time.
Becoming a Baronet
In 1699, Sir John Stanley was given the title of Baronet Stanley. A baronet is a special title of honor. It is passed down through families. However, when Sir John died in 1744, he had no children. So, the title ended with him.
His Family Life
Sir John Stanley married Ann Granville. She passed away in 1730. Ann was the daughter of Bernard Granville. Bernard Granville was also an important person. He worked for King Charles II. He was also a Member of Parliament.
Ann Granville's uncle was John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath. He helped bring the King back to power in 1660. Sir John and Ann did not have any children.
Ann Granville had a niece named Mary Delany. Mary lived with Sir John and Ann. She stayed with them in Whitehall from when she was 8 until she was 15 years old.
