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Sir William Anson, 1st Baronet
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General Sir William Anson, 1st Baronet, KCB (13 August 1772 – 13 January 1847) was a British officer from the Anson family. He became a general in the British Army and noted for his service in the Peninsular War.
For other people named William Anson, see William Anson (disambiguation).
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Sir William Anson | |
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![]() Anson in 1815 | |
Birth name | William Adams |
Born | 13 August 1772 |
Died | 13 January 1847(1847-01-13) (aged 74) Brockhall, Northamptonshire |
Buried | Kensal Green Cemetery, London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1789–1847 |
Rank | General |
Unit | 1st Foot Guards |
Commands held | 1st Battalion, 1st Foot Guards Guards Brigade 1st Brigade, 4th Division 4th Division 2nd Division |
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Awards | Baronet Army Gold Cross with 3 bars Mentioned in dispatches 4 times |
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