George Anson (British Army officer, born 1797)
Major-General George Anson CB was a British military officer and Whig politician from the Anson family.
Portrait by the circle of William Beechey
The Anson family is a British aristocratic family. Over time, several members of the Anson family were made knights, baronets and peers. Hereditary titles held by the Anson family include the earldom of Lichfield and the Anson baronetcy. Over time, several members of the family have risen to prominence, including Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS (1697–1762) and the society photographer Patrick Anson, 5th Earl of Lichfield (1939–2005).
Portrait of Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697–1762), by Thomas Hudson
Portrait of Thomas Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield (1795–1854).
Shugborough Hall
St. Michael and All Angels, Colwich