Family and Education
b. 1769, 2nd s. of George Adams† (afterwards Anson) (d. 27 Oct. 1789) of Shugborough Manor, Colwich, Staffs. and Mary, da. of George Venables Vernon†, 1st Bar. Vernon. educ. Eton 1779-85. m. 27 May 1800, Frances, da. of John William Hamilton, 6s. (1 d.v.p.) 5da. (2 d.v.p.). KCB 2 Jan. 1815; GCB 29 July 1833. d. 4 Nov. 1849.
Offices Held
Cornet 16 Drag. 1786, lt. 1791; capt. 20 Drag. 1792, maj. 1794, brevet lt.-col. 1797; lt.-col. 15 Drag. 1798; brevet col. 1805; brig.-gen. 1809; maj.-gen. 1810; col. 23 Drag. 1814 – 18; lt.-gen. 1819; col. 4 Drag. 1827 – d.; gen. 1837.
Groom of bedchamber to duke of Kent 1800, equerry 1810 – 20, subsequently to the duchess; a.d.c. to the king 1805; groom of bedchamber to Prince Albert 1840 – 41.
Lt.-gov. Chelsea Hosp. 1846 – 49, gov. May 1849 – d.
Main residences: Rushal Hall, Staffs.; 5 Bulstrode Street, Mdx.
Volume
Commons 1820-1832
Web Title
ANSON, Sir George (1769-1849)
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Oxford 1644
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Religion