Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning

British politician (1812-1862)
Person human Q335786
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning
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Summary

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brompton[2]. He was born on December 14, 1812[3]. He passed away in Grosvenor Square[4]. He died on June 17, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brompton[2].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning passed away in Grosvenor Square[4].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was born on December 14, 1812[3].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning died on June 17, 1862[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's father was George Canning[9].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's mother was Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[10].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was married to Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning[11].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning held the position of Governor-General of India[13].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning held the position of Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning held the position of Commissioners of Woods and Forests[15].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was educated at Christ Church[19].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning received the Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London[22].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's noble title is recorded as Earl Canning[25].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].
  • Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's Commons category is recorded as Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was born in Brompton[2]. He was born on December 14, 1812[3]. His father was George Canning[9]. His mother was Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[10].

Education

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's education included a stint at Christ Church[19]. He studied under Thomas Shore[28].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor-General of India[13], a historical position[29], in British Raj[30]; Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[14], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Commissioners of Woods and Forests[15], a position[33]; member of the House of Lords[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1835[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44]; Order of the Garter[21], an order of chivalry[45], in Kingdom of England[46], founded in 1348[47]; and Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London[22], a science award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1847[50].

Personal Life

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was married to Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning[11]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].

Death and Burial

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning died on June 17, 1862[5]. He died in Grosvenor Square[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning include Fort Canning Hill[51], a park[52], in Singapore[53].

Why It Matters

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include Fort Canning Hill[51], a park[52], in Singapore[53].

FAQs

Where was Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning born?

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's place of birth was Brompton[2].

Where did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning die?

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning died in Grosvenor Square[4].

Who were Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's parents?

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's father was George Canning[9]. Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's mother was Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[10].

Who was Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning married to?

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's spouses include Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning[11].

What did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning do for work?

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning worked as politician[6].

Where did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning go to school?

Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was educated at Christ Church[19].

What awards did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], Order of the Garter[21], and Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London[22].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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