George Anson

George Anson may refer to:

  • George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697–1762) was a British admiral, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe.
  • George Anson (1731–1789), British MP for Lichfield, nephew of the above
  • George Anson (1769–1849), British soldier and MP for Lichfield, son of the above
  • George Anson (1797–1857), Commander-in-Chief, India 1856 during the Indian Mutiny, nephew of the above, MP for South Staffs

see also Earl of Lichfield for further history of the Anson family

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