Background
Born William Stuart, he was the second son of Lord Henry Stuart, third son of John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute of Castletown, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
Born William Stuart, he was the second son of Lord Henry Stuart, third son of John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute of Castletown, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
In 1822 he assumed by Royal licence the additional surname of Villiers. Villiers-Stuart was a Captain in the 12th Lancers. In 1835 he was returned to parliament as one of two representatives for County Waterford, a seat he held until 1847.
He was appointed High Sheriff of County Kilkenny for 1848-1849.
Villiers-Stuart married Catherine, daughter of Michael Cock of Castletown, in 1833. They had several children.
He died in November 1873, aged 69.
12th United Kingdom Parliament. 13th United Kingdom Parliament. 14th United Kingdom Parliament.