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29 de may. de 2017 · But George Canning, the Conservatives' lost leader, is proof that even those who serve the shortest stints in 10 Downing Street can still leave an indelible mark on political history.
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. George Canning. Aufgewachsen in ärmlichen Verhältnissen, ermöglichte ihm sein Onkel Stratford Canning den Besuch in Eton und Oxford, wo der junge George Canning ...
George Canning was born into an Anglo-Irish family in London in 1770. His father was a wayward gentleman, who eventually abandoned the family, and his mother, Mary Ann Costello, was an actress. His guardian, Stratford Canning would raise him. He studied at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. After this, he settled on a career in politics.
Hace 3 días · Search for: 'George Canning' in Oxford Reference ». (1770–1827).Prime minister. The most brilliant disciple of the younger Pitt, Canning was distrusted as an intriguer. He also suffered from the fact that his father had died in penury and that his mother had been an actress. Rescued by a wealthy uncle, Canning was educated at Eton and Oxford.
18 de may. de 2018 · George Canning was born in London on April 11, 1770, the son of a barrister who had been disowned by his well-to-do Londonderry family. When his father died a year later, his mother took to the provincial stage to support herself and her son. Fortunately his father's family relented and sent Canning to Eton and Oxford, where he won a reputation ...
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). Canning served twice as foreign secretary (1807–09, 1822 ...
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 intelligent, he gained ...
