Profession: British Prime Minister
Nationality:
English
Why Famous: British Prime Minister in 1827 and Foreign Minister from 1822 to 1827.
Canning's had the shortest tenure of any Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, a mere 119 days.
Born: April 11, 1770
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Star Sign: Aries
Died: August 8, 1827 (aged 57)
Cause of Death: Died in office
Married Life
- 1800-07-08 Prime Minister of UK George Canning (30) weds heiress Joan Scott
Events in the Life of George Canning
- 1807-03-25 George Canning becomes British Foreign Secretary
- 1827-04-10 George Canning becomes British Prime Minister upon the resignation of Robert Jenkinson, lives to serve only 119 days
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