William Stanley (18 October 1640 – 25 October 1670) of Knowsley, Lancashire was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1670.
Stanley was the 3rd surviving son of James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby and educated privately.
[1] He was active in the restoration of Charles II of England.
[1] He died unmarried and was buried in the Derby chapel of Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk.
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