Family and Education
b. 23 Apr. 1697, 2nd s. of William Anson of Shugborough, Staffs. by Isabella, da. and coh. of Charles Carrier of Wirksworth, Derbys. and sis. of Janet, w. of Thomas Parker, M.P., 1st Earl of Macclesfield; bro. of Thomas Anson. m. 25 Apr. 1748, Elizabeth, da. of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, s.p. cr. Baron Anson 15 July 1747.
Offices Held
Entered navy 1712, lt. 1716, capt. 1724, r.-adm. 1744; ld. of Admiralty 1744 – 51; v.-adm. 1746, adm. 1748; elder bro. of Trinity House 1749, master 1752 – 56; v.-adm. of Great Britain 1749–d.; P.C. 29 Mar. 1750; 1st ld. of Admiralty 1751 – 56, 1757–d.; adm. and c.-in-c. of the fleet 1761.
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Commons 1715-1754
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ANSON, George (1697-1762)
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