1697-1762. Famous English Admiral. Fought against the French and Spaniards. In 1740, sailed in command of a fleet to the Pacific where, in spite of great hardships, he inflicted heavy
De tekst voorop deze briefkaart luidt: vice-admiral Lord Anson. Painting after sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A. De tekst achterop deze briefkaart luidt: GEORG, FIRST LORD ANSON.
damage on the Spaniards, returning with rich prizes after encircling the globe. Defeated the French off Finistere, 1747. Introduced reforms in the Royal Navy and became First Lord of
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