The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe | |
|---|---|
 The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, by Joshua Reynolds | |
| Member of Parliament for Fowey | |
| In office 1746–1761 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Rashleigh |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Rashleigh Robert Walsingham |
| Member of Parliament for Plympton Erle | |
| In office 1747–1747 Serving with Richard Edgcumbe | |
| Preceded by | Richard Edgcumbe The Lord Sundon |
| Succeeded by | William Baker George Treby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Edgcumbe 3 March 1720 |
| Died | 4 February 1795 (aged 74) |
| Spouse |
Emma Gilbert
(m. 1761) |
| Children | Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe |
| Parent(s) | Richard Edgcumbe, 1st Baron Edgcumbe Matilda Furnese |
| Education | Eton College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch/service |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Plymouth Command |
| Battles/wars | Seven Years' War |
Admiral George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, PC (3 March 1720 – 4 February 1795) was a British peer, naval officer and politician.