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George Canning (* 11. April 1770 in London; † 8. August 1827 ebenda) war ein britischer Politiker, der zweimal als Außenminister und für kurze Zeit als Premierminister diente.
- 11. April 1770
- Canning, George
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George Canning FRS (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.
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...
29. Mai 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.
Learn about the life and career of George Canning, a Tory politician and Foreign Secretary who became Prime Minister for 119 days in 1827. He was a brilliant and influential diplomat, but also arrogant and divisive.
George Canning (* 11. April 1770 in London; † 8. August 1827 ebenda) war ein britischer Politiker, der als Außenminister und für kurze Zeit als Premierminister diente.
