John Saunders Gilliat

John Saunders Gilliat
Born	Template:Birth date
Died	February 11, 1912(1912-02-11) (aged 82)
Occupation(s)	Banker, Politician
Known for	Governor of the Bank of England (1883–1885), Conservative MP for Clapham and Widnes

John Saunders Gilliat (24 November 1829 – 11 February 1912) was a prominent British banker and a Conservative Party politician.

He was the son of J K Gilliat, who established the merchant banking firm J K Gilliat and Company, active in both England and the United States. His education was completed at Harrow School followed by University College, Oxford.

In 1860, he wed Louisa Babington, and together they had six children. Their daughter Ida Sophia became the wife of George Vere Hugh Cholmondeley. Gilliat became a member of the Bank of England's court in 1862 and advanced to the position of Governor from 1883 to 1885, having served earlier as Deputy Governor. His term as Governor coincided with the financial crisis known as the Panic of 1884.

He was elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament for Clapham in 1886. In 1891, he pursued candidacy for St Albans but later withdrew his nomination. Afterwards, he represented Widnes until 1900, taking over after the previous MP stepped down due to health concerns.

Gilliat lived in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, and was deeply involved in Church of England activities. He participated in various committees such as the Committee For Church Defence and Church Instruction and acted as a governor for Queen Anne's Bounty.

At the time of his passing in 1912 at age 82, Gilliat held the distinction of being the longest-serving member on the Bank of England's Court.