| Entry Type | Person |
| Surname | Canning |
| Forenames | George |
| Epithet | statesman |
| Dates | 1770-1827 |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| Biography | George Canning was a Tory member of Parliament, first elected in 1793. He served in various ministerial posts from 1795, including
- Treasurer of the Navy (1804-1806)
- President of the Board of Control (1816-1821)
- Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1807-1809) and again 13 September 1822-20 April 1827, during which period he was also Leader of the House of Commons.
- Prime Minister, from 12 April 1827 until his death on 8 August. He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 10 April 1827. |
| Authorised Form of Name | Canning; George (1770-1827); statesman |
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