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Canning, George

Pronunciation: /ˈkanɪŋ/
Definition of Canning, George
  • (1770–1827), British Tory statesman, Prime Minister 1827. After two periods as Foreign Secretary he succeeded Lord Liverpool as Prime Minister but died shortly afterwards.
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