John Anstis, English historian and politician (born 1669)

John Anstis

English politician and officer of arms (1669–1744)

John Anstis was an English officer of arms, antiquarian and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1702 and 1722. He rose to the highest heraldic office in England and became Garter King of Arms in 1718 after years of political manoeuvring.