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unusual facts about Thomas Anson, 2nd Earl of Lichfield



Dunston, Staffordshire

George's son became Viscount Anson in 1806 and his grandson the first Earl of Lichfield in 1831.

Lucy Lloyd

He was also chaplain to the Earl of Lichfield, to whom he was related through his mother.

Thomas Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield

He also purchased the estate at nearby Ranton, Staffordshire, where he built Abbey House and developed the estate into a great sporting centre.

Thomas Anson, 1st Viscount Anson

On leaving the Commons that year, Anson was created Viscount Anson, of Shugborough and Orgrave, Co. Stafford and Baron Soberton, of Soberton, Co. Southampton.

::Their children included Henry William Primrose (1846–1923) who became chairman of the Board of the Inland Revenue from 1899 to 1907.

Thomas Anson, 2nd Earl of Lichfield

Lord Lichfield married Lady Harriett Georgiana Louisa, daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, in 1855.


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