Background
George Verney was born on 13 October 1659, the second son of Richard Verney, 11th Baron Willoughby de Broke (1621–1711), and Mary Pretyman, daughter of Sir John Pretyman, at the Verney family seat at Compton Verney House in Warwickshire.
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They had four children. Margaret, Thomas (died 1710), Richard and John. He became a fellow of New College, Oxford, graduating Master of Arts 1686 and Doctor of Divinity 1699.
After serving as a canon of Street George"s Chapel, Windsor from 1701 to 1713 he was installed Dean of Street Georges Chapel, Windsor in 1713, a position he held until his death.
He also became registrar of the Order of the Garter in 1713. He undertook extensive remodelling of Compton Verney House to give it a more classical appearance.
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Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.