George Canning
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈkænɪŋ/
/ˌdʒɔːrdʒ ˈkænɪŋ/
- (1770-1827) a British Tory prime minister (1827). He died soon after becoming Prime Minister, and is better remembered for his period as Foreign Secretary (1822-7), when he gave British support to many independence movements in Europe and South America. He is also well known for fighting a duel with his rival, Lord Castlereagh.
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George Canning