Anson, Adm. George b. April 23, 1697 d. June 6, 1762 British Admiral. A figure of Royal Navy was appointed Commander of a mission to North America until 1735. In 1737 he was appointed Captain of Vessel and commander of the battleship Centurion; in 1740, on the eve of the War of the Austrian Succession, he obtained the command as Commodore of the squadron sent to attack Spanish possessions in South America. This mission was long and difficult and despite the loss of most of the fleet in the passage of Cape Horn and along the coasts of Chile he...[Read More] (Bio by: Lucy Caldarelli) Shugborough Hall, Stafford, Staffordshire, England Plot: Family estate
b. April 23, 1697 d. June 6, 1762