George the Elder may refer to: George Bickham the Elder (1684–1758), English writing master and engraver George Dance the Elder (1695–1768), English architect George Adams (scientist, died 1772) (c. 1709–1772), English instrument maker and science writer George Colman the Elder (1732–1794), English dramatist and essayist George Cuitt the Elder (1743–1818), English painter George Osbaldeston the elder (c. 1753–1793), English landowner and politician George H. W. Bush (1924–2018), also known as George Bush the Elder, American politician