George Anson, Baron Anson - Former First Lord of the Admiralty (1697-1762) Fine miniature portrait engraving. Dimensions 3" x 4". The frame measures 5.5" x 6.75". Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS was a Royal Navy officer. Anson served as a junior officer during the War of the Spanish Succession and then saw active service against Spain at the Battle of Cape Passaro during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.