George Canning

British Prime Minister, statesman, and politician (1770-1827)
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George Canning
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George Canning

Summary

George Canning is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 11, 1770[3]. He died in Chiswick[4]. He died on August 8, 1827[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and bretteur[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,526 views/month, #6,788 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Canning's place of birth was London[2].
  • George Canning passed away in Chiswick[4].
  • George Canning was born on April 11, 1770[3].
  • George Canning was born on January 1, 1770[12].
  • George Canning died on August 8, 1827[5].
  • George Canning died on January 1, 1827[13].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[14].
  • George Canning's father was George Canning[15].
  • George Canning's mother was Mary Ann Costello[16].
  • George Canning was married to Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[17].
  • A child of George Canning was Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning[18].
  • A child of George Canning was George Charles Canning[19].
  • A child of George Canning was William Pitt Canning[20].
  • A child of George Canning was Harriet de Burgh, Marchioness of Clanricarde[21].
  • George Canning held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • George Canning held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[23].
  • George Canning worked as a politician[6].
  • George Canning's professions included diplomat[7].
  • George Canning worked as a lawyer[8].
  • George Canning's professions included writer[9].
  • George Canning worked as a bretteur[10].
  • George Canning held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • George Canning held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[25].
  • George Canning held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[26].
  • George Canning held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Canning's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 11, 1770[3] and January 1, 1770[12]. His father was he[15]. His mother was Mary Ann Costello[16].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[28] and Eton College[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and bretteur[10]. Among George Canning's employers was Foreign Office[30]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1807[33]; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[25], a public office[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[26], a public office[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1316[39]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[27], a public office[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1782[42]; Leader of the House of Commons[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1721[46]; and President of the Board of Control[47], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49].

Recognition

George Canning received the Fellow of the Royal Society[50].

Personal Life

George Canning was married to Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[17]. Children include Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning[18], George Charles Canning[19], William Pitt Canning[20], and Harriet de Burgh, Marchioness of Clanricarde[21]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[51]. He was affiliated with the Tories[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 8, 1827[5] and January 1, 1827[13]. George Canning passed away in Chiswick[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[53]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Canning include Canning River[54], a river[55], in Australia[56].

Why It Matters

George Canning ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,526 views/month, #6,788 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Canning River[54], a river[55], in Australia[56].

FAQs

Where was George Canning born?

Born in London[2], George Canning…

Where did George Canning die?

George Canning passed away in Chiswick[4].

Who were George Canning's parents?

George Canning's father was George Canning[15]. George Canning's mother was Mary Ann Costello[16].

Who was George Canning married to?

George Canning's spouses include Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[17].

What did George Canning do for work?

George Canning worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and bretteur[10].

Where did George Canning go to school?

George Canning was educated at Christ Church[28] and Eton College[29].

What awards did George Canning receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[50].

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  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  21. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  26. [30] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  30. [53] . wikidata.org.
  31. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  33. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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  1. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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