Dictionary of Indian Biography/Canning, George
CANNING, GEORGE (1770–1827)
Son of George Canning: born April 11, 1770: educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford: M.P. for Newport, 1794: for Wendover, 1797 : Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, 1796–9 : Commissioner of the Board of Control (commonly called the India Board) 1799–1800 : Foreign Secretary, 1807 : fought a duel with Lord Castlereagh, Sep. 22, 1809 : M.P. for Liverpool, 1812 : President of the Board of Control, June 4, 1816, to Jan. 12, 1821 : nominated Governor - General of India March, 1822, but, on Lord Castlereagh's death. Canning resigned that appointment and again became Foreign Secretary, 1822 : M.P. for Harwich, 1822 : Prime Minister, April, 1827, and Chancellor of the Exchequer : died Aug. 8, 1827 : father of Earl Canning (q.v.). Viceroy and Governor-General, 1856–62.