Family and Education
b. 11 Apr. 1770, 1st s. of George Canning, barrister of the Middle Temple by Mary Anne, da. of Jordan Costello of Connaught. educ. Hyde Abbey sch.; Winchester 1778; Eton 1783-7; Christ Church, Oxf. 1787; L. Inn 1787; continental tour 1791. m. 8 July 1800, Joan, da. and coh. of Maj.-Gen. John Scott of Balcomie Fife, cr. Viscountess Cannig 22 Jan. 1828 with rem. to her heirs male, 3s. 1da. suc. fa. 1771.
Offices Held
Under-sec. of state for Foreign affairs Jan. 1796 – Mar. 1799; receiver-gen. alienation office 1797 – d.; commr. Board of Control Mar. 1799 – Mar. 1801; jt. paymaster-gen. May 1800 – Mar. 1801; PC 28 May 1800; treasurer of navy May 1804 – Jan. 1806; sec. of state for Foreign affairs Mar. 1807 – Oct. 1809, Sept. 1822–7; ambassador extraordinary to Portugal Oct. 1814 – June 1815; pres. Board of Control Mar. 1816 – Dec. 1820; first ld. of Tresuary and chancellor of Exchequer 12 Apr. – 8 Aug. 1827; bencher, L. Inn 1827.
Main residences: South Hill, nr. Bracknell, Berks.; Gloucester Lodge, Brompton, Mdx.
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Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
CANNING, George I (1770-1827)
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