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Name:
Canning George 1827 Tory
Born:
11 April 1770 in Marylebone, London
First entered Parliament:
28 June 1793
Age he became PM:
57 years, one day
Maiden Speech:
31 January 1794 speaking on a debate on a treaty with the King of Sardinia, granting him a subsidy to help him fight against the French
Total time as PM:
119 days
Died:
8 August 1827 at Chiswick House, Middlesex
Nicknames:
‘The Cicero of the British Senate’ and ‘The Zany of Debate'
Education:
Eton and Christ Church College, Oxford
Family:
He was married to Joan Scott and had four children
Interests:
Theatre, writing poetry, practical jokes and parlour games
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