CANNING


Meaning of CANNING in English

I. ˈka-niŋ biographical name

Charles John 1812-1862 Earl Canning British governor-general of India (1856-58); 1st viceroy of India (1858-62)

II. biographical name

George 1770-1827 father of C.J. British statesman; prime minister (1827)

III. biographical name

Stratford 1786-1880 1st Viscount Stratford de Red·cliffe ˈred-ˌklif British diplomat

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