Anson
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Anson may refer to:
- Several places in the United States:
- A location in Singapore.
- George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697–1762), English admiral, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe.
- George Anson (1797–1857), British soldier; Commander-in-Chief, India, during the Indian rebellion of 1857.
- Cap Anson (1852–1922), American baseball player.
- Jay Anson (1921–1980), American author of The Amityville Horror.
- Patrick Anson, 5th Earl of Lichfield (born 1939), British photographer.
- Seven ships of the Royal Navy named HMS Anson after Admiral Anson.
- The Avro Anson, a World War II reconnaissance and trainer aircraft of the Royal Air Force.