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George Canning FRS (/ ˈ k eɪ n ɪ ŋ /; 11 April 1770 – 8 August 1827) was a British Tory statesman. He held various senior cabinet positions under numerous prime ministers, including two important terms as Foreign Secretary, finally becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for the last 119 days of his life, from April to August 1827.
Jul 9, 2024 · George Canning (born April 11, 1770, London, Eng.—died Aug. 8, 1827, Chiswick, near London) was a British statesman known for his liberal policies as foreign secretary (1807–09, 1822–27) and as prime minister for four months during 1827.
George Canning was an enthusiastic follower of Pitt the Younger, resigning from his post as Paymaster General in 1801 when Pitt resigned as Prime Minister. Popular, witty and...
George Canning, (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 affairs (1796–99).
May 18, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of George Canning, the English orator and statesman who opposed intervention by Continental powers in constitutionalist movements of other states. Find out how he supported the insurgent Spanish-American colonies and the establishment of Greek autonomy.
May 29, 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of George Canning, the shortest serving prime minister in British history, who died in office in 1827. He was a brilliant orator, a liberal Tory, and a key figure in shaping Britain's foreign policy and political alliances.
A profile of George Canning, one of Britain's most able yet ill-fated premiers, who tried to save the unreformed Parliament and system of government. To read the full article, you need to purchase access to the online archive of History Today magazine.
