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Canning, George. 1770-1827.
British politician who served as foreign secretary (1807-1809 and 1822-1827) and prime minister (1827).
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Canning, George — born April 11, 1770, London, Eng. died Aug. 8, 1827, Chiswick, near London British politician. As a young man, he came under the influence of William Pitt, who helped him win a seat in Parliament (1793) and a post as undersecretary for foreign… … Universalium
Canning, George — (1770–1827) One of the leading British statesmen of the early nineteenth century. Canning forsook his Whig tendencies for more Tory sympathies when he supported William Pitt from 1794. Although a distinguished speaker in Parliament, Canning… … Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800–1914
Canning, George — (1770 1827) Entered British Parliament, 1793; foreign secretary, 1807; ambassador to Portugal, 1814; president of Board of Control, 1816; succeeded Londonderry as foreign secretary, 1822; prime minister, 1827. A consistent advocate of… … The makers of Canada
Canning, George — (1770 1827) British statesman born into an Anglo Irish family, he is known for his liberal policies as foreign secretary (1807 1809, 1822 1827) and as prime minister for a short period during 1827. In order to support the family after her… … British and Irish poets
Canning, George — ► (1770 1827) Político británico. Adversario de Metternich y de la Santa Alianza, se opuso a la intervención de esta en España. * * * (11 abr. 1770, Londres, Inglaterra–8 ago. 1827, Chiswick, cerca de Londres). Político británico. En su juventud… … Enciclopedia Universal
CANNING, GEORGE — a distinguished British statesman and orator, born in London; studied for the bar; entered Parliament as a protégé of Pitt, whom he strenuously supported; was rewarded by an under secretaryship; married a lady of high rank, with a fortune;… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Canning, George — (1770 1827) Statesman, was b. in London, the s. of a lawyer. He lost his f. while still an infant, and was brought up by an uncle, who sent him to Eton and Oxf. In 1793 he entered Parliament as a supporter of Pitt, and soon became one of the… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
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