George Anton

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George Anton (born ca. 1550), of Lincoln was an English politician and son of Thomas Anton (d.1559) of Strathfieldsaye. [1]

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Lincoln in 1589, 1593, 1597 and 1601. [2] He had a private book collection which can be identified by the presence of his armorial stamp. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "George Anton ca.1550-ca.1615". Book Owners Online. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  2. Members Constituencies Parliaments Surveys. "ANTON, George (b.c.1550), of Lincoln". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 28 March 2016.