Portrait of George Anson, 1st Baron Anson. Source and license are linked in the caption.

George Anson, 1st Baron Anson

Born
Active
Started 1711

British admiral (1697-1762).

Quick Facts

Died
1762-06-06
Occupation
explorer · politician · travel writer · naval officer · admiral
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain
Birthplace
Colwich
Membership
Royal Society of London · since 5 December 1745

Relationships

George Anson, 1st Baron Anson is the child of William Anson and Isabella Carrier.

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
1745
Received
Fellow of the Royal Society
—
Received
Order of the Bath

Works & Screen Credits

  • George Anson's voyage around the world

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q510281 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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