Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning
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Summary
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was born on December 14, 1812[1], in Brompton[2]. He died on June 17, 1862[3], in Grosvenor Square[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,551 views/month, #6,997 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[7]
- Father: George Canning[8]
- Mother: Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[9]
- Spouse: Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Position held: Governor-General of India[12], Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[13], Commissioners of Woods and Forests[14], member of the House of Lords[15], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17]
- Educated at: Christ Church[18]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Order of the Garter[20], Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Noble title: Earl Canning[23]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[24]
- Commons category: Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning[25]
- Family name: Canning[26]
- Given name: Charles[27]
- Work location: London[28]
- Student of: Thomas Shore[29]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[30], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[33], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[34], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning[38]
- Sibling: George Charles Canning[39], William Pitt Canning[40], Harriet de Burgh, Marchioness of Clanricarde[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning include Fort Canning Hill[42], a park[43], in Singapore[44].
Why It Matters
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Fort Canning Hill[42], a park[43], in Singapore[44].
FAQs
Where was Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning born?
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was born in Brompton[2].
Where did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning die?
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning died in Grosvenor Square[4].
Who were Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's parents?
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's father was George Canning[8]. Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's mother was Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning[9].
Who was Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning married to?
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning's spouses include Charlotte Canning, Countess Canning[10].
What did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning do for work?
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning worked as a politician[5].
Where did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning go to school?
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning was educated at Christ Church[18].
What awards did Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Order of the Garter[20], and Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London[21].