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NH 65992 George Anson (1697-1762), Admiral, Royal Navy

George Anson (1697-1762), Admiral, Royal Navy
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Title: George Anson (1697-1762), Admiral, Royal Navy
Caption: Stipple engraving, by Ridley, after Joshua Reynolds. Published in the "Naval Chronicle," vol. 8, 1802, by J. Gold, London. George Anson, Lord Anson, dates of rank: entered Royal Navy, circa 1711; Lieutenant, circa 1716; Captain, 1724; Rear Admiral, 1744; Vice Admiral, 1746; Admiral, 1748; Admiral of the Fleet, 1761. Anson was also First Lord of the Admiralty, 1751-1756 and 1757-1762.
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Catalog #: NH 65992
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by Ridley, after Joshua Reynolds.
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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