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John Anstis

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Gender Male
Death280 years ago
Date of birth August 29,1669
Zodiac sign Virgo
Born Saint Neot
United Kingdom
Date of died March 4,1744
DiedMortlake
London
United Kingdom
Job Politician
genealogist
Education Exeter College
BooksCuria Militaris
One Article of the Duty of Garter King of Arms, is to Make Diligent Enquiries After the Military Acts of the Knights Companions; ...
Observations Introductory to an Historical Essay, Upon the Knighthood of the Bath: By John Anstis ...
Letters to a Peer, Concerning the Honour of Earl-Marshal: Letter I. Shewing, that No Earl-Marshal Can be Made During the Minority of an Hereditary Earl-Marshal
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John Anstis Life story


John Anstis was an English officer of arms, antiquarian and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1702 and 1722. He rose to the highest heraldic office in England and became Garter King of Arms in 1718 after years of political manoeuvring.

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