Constituency : Brighton 1835-60
George was the son of a baronet and army major. Both his father and elder brother had been MPs. He entered the navy in 1803 and rose to captain in 1826. He became a rear admiral and then vice admiral while on the retired list. He first contested Brighton in 1832.
George supported the secret ballot, secular education and the abolition of church rates. He spoke frequently in the House on naval and fishing matters.
He died a day before his 71st birthday in 1860.
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