Anthony Cary

aristocrat

Anthony Cary, also known as Viscount Falkland, was a wealthy British aristocrat and naval officer in the late 17th century, best known for financing an expedition to the Falkland Islands in 1690. His controversial history included allegations of corruption, a brief imprisonment in the Tower of London, and a short life cut short by smallpox. Cary's name became immortalized in the islands' title, reflecting the enduring impact of colonial ventures and the complexities of British maritime history.