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George Canning

Tory statesman who served as Prime Minister for 119 days

Did you know?He was involved in a pistol duel with a cabinet rival on Putney Heath, during which he was shot in the thigh.

George Canning (11 April 1770 – 8 August 1827) was a British statesman and Tory politician. He became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 12 April 1827, but his premiership was cut short by his death 119 days later on 8 August 1827.

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Age at death: 57
Years since death: 199

Born: April 11, 1770 · London, United Kingdom
Died: August 8, 1827
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Nationality: British
Known for: Politics, Literature, Law

Family

Father: George Canning
Mother: Mary Ann Costello
Spouse: Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning
Children: Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning, George Charles Canning, Harriet de Burgh, Marchioness of Clanricarde, William Pitt Canning

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