Name

Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby

Biography

Son of the 7th Earl, a child during the Civil War. Ordered the execution of Illiam Dhone from Lathom in September 1662: 'considering how much I am concerned soe farr forth as I may to revenge a father's bloud.' Issued a general pardon to everyone on the Island except William Christian. Packed the House of Keys — seven of twenty-four members replaced by his order. After the execution, no Manx-born man held the governorship again. Whether the Stanleys drew that lesson deliberately — whether the execution taught them never to trust a Manxman with the staff of government — the record does not say. But the fact remains.

Active Period

1628–1672

Also Known As

8th Earl of Derby

Earl of Derby (8th)

Place

Lathom, Lancashire

Castle Rushen

Isle of Man

Family / Group

The Stanley Dynasty

Period

Stanley Lordship

Related To

Illiam Dhone

Role / Office

Lord of Mann

Earl of Derby

Book Chapter

Chapter 4