George Denys

For those of the same or similar name, see Denys baronets and George Dennis (disambiguation).

Sir George Denys, 1st Baronet (1788–1857), of Blacklands House, Chelsea, Middlesex, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Kingston upon Hull 1812 to 1818.[1]

Early life

Denys was the son of Peter Denys, an artist. He was of Swiss heritage.[2]

Arms

Coat of arms of George Denys
Crest
A demi-lion Erminois collared Gules holding between the paws a French lilly slipped Proper.
Escutcheon
Argent a cross patonce Gules between four fleurs-de-lis Vert on a chief Azure a greyhound courant of the field.
Motto
Hora E Sempre [3]

References

  1. ^ "DENYS, George William (1788-1857), of Blacklands House, Chelsea, Mdx. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  2. ^ Jeffares, Neil. "Peter Denys" (PDF). Dictionary of pastellists before 1800. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
  3. ^ Burke's Peerage. 1959.


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