James Mangles (MP)


James Mangles was an English merchant and politician.

Life and career

The son of Robert Mangles, a ship's chandler in Wapping, he went into his father's business, with his brother John. He was also a shipowner in partnership with his brothers John, Timothy and Robert. They owned at least four vessels that were employed in the South Sea whale fishery.
Mangles was Member of Parliament for, from 1831 to 1837. During the 1830s he bought Down Place, Surrey from Edward Turnour, 3rd Earl Winterton. He became a director of the East India Company and served as High Sheriff of Surrey.

Family

Mangles married Mary Hughes of Guildford. There were six sons and six daughters of the marriage, with ten surviving to adulthood.
John Mangles, brother of James Mangles, was father of James Mangles R.N.