George Hastings, 1st Earl of Huntingdon

George Hastings, 1st Earl of Huntingdon (died 24 March 1544) was the son of Edward Hastings, 2nd Baron Hastings and Mary Hungerford, 5th Baroness Botreaux. He was the second husband of Anne Stafford, a daughter of Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham. They had eight children, including Francis Hastings, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon.

George Hastings was created the first Earl of Huntingdon by Henry VIII of England on 3 November 1529. On the same day his son Francis gained a seat at the so-called Reformation Parliament.

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Peerage of England
New title New Creation	Earl of Huntingdon 1529–1544	Succeeded by Francis Hastings
Preceded by Edward Hastings	Baron Hastings 1506-1544	Succeeded by Francis Hastings
Preceded by Mary Hastings	Baron Botreaux 1520-1544	Succeeded by Francis Hastings