George Anson, 1st Baron Anson
Politician
1697 – 1762
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Who was George Anson, 1st Baron Anson?
Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson PC, FRS, RN was a British admiral and a wealthy aristocrat, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role overseeing the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War. During his time in office Anson instituted a series of reforms to the Royal Navy.
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- Born
- Apr 23, 1697
Staffordshire - Also known as
- Ансон, Джордж
- Siblings
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Died
- Jun 6, 1762
Hertfordshire
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on July 23, 2013
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