George Hastings, 1st Earl of Huntingdon
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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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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 |
