Lord Anson

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:London
gptkb:Plymouth
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkb:British_Admiralty
Seven Years' War
shipbuilding
historical records
historical significance
maritime history
trade routes
historical accounts
historical research
exploration
historical documentation
historical narratives
military strategy
historical analysis
maritime trade
naval warfare
naval tactics
naval expeditions
British_naval_history
colonial_administration
gptkbp:awards Order of the Bath
gptkbp:born April 23, 1697
gptkbp:children gptkb:George_Anson,_2nd_Baron_Anson
gptkbp:commanded HMS Centurion
gptkbp:contribution improved naval logistics
gptkbp:died June 6, 1762
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:George_Anson
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 18th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first to circumnavigate the globe as a British naval officer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lord Anson
gptkbp:influenced British_naval_strategy
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Admiral_Benbow
gptkb:Sir_Cloudesley_Shovell
gptkbp:influenceOn naval exploration
gptkbp:involvedIn British_colonial_expansion
gptkbp:knownFor circumnavigation of the globe
gptkbp:legacy Anson's_voyage_inspired_future_explorations
gptkbp:navalFleet Battle of Cape Finisterre
Battle of Cartagena de Indias
gptkbp:notableEvent captured_the_Spanish_galleon_Nuestra_Señora_de_Covadonga
gptkbp:notableWork Voyage_Around_the_World
gptkbp:occupation naval officer
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Plymouth,_England
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Admiral_Sir_John_Balchen
gptkbp:rank Admiral
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Sir_Francis_Drake
gptkb:Captain_James_Cook
gptkb:Admiral_Lord_Nelson
gptkbp:serviceYears 1718–1762
gptkbp:spouse Mary_Anson
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Edward_Hawke
gptkbp:title gptkb:Baron_Anson