George Rawdon (9 January 1761 – 25 April 1800) was a British politician who served as member of parliament for Lincoln from 1796 to 1800.

Personal life Rawdon was born as the third son of John Rawdon, 1st Earl of Moira and Elizabeth Rawdon, Countess of Moira.

Military Career He followed his older brothers Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings and John Theophilus Rawdon into the British Army, joining the 9th Regiment of Foot as an ensign in 1776.The British Army (1776). A List of the general and field officers, as they rank in the army, for the Year 1776 London. p. 63. He became a lieutenant later that year,The British Army (1778). A List of the general and field officers, as they rank in the army, for the Year 1778 London. p. 63. and appears on General John Burgoyne's list of officers at the surrender of Saratoga in 1777.Burgoyne, John (1860). Orderly book of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne, from his entry into the state of New York until his surrender at Saratoga, 16th Oct. 1777. Albany. p. 178. In 1778, he was appointed a captain in the 63rd Regiment of Foot.The British Army (1781). A List of the general and field officers, as they rank in the army, for the Year 1781 London. p. 63.

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List of MPs elected in the 1796 British general election