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Canning
biographical name Can·ning \ˈka-niŋ\
Definition of CANNING
Charles John 1812–1862 Earl Canning British gov.-gen. of India (1856–58); 1st viceroy of India (1858–62)
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Canning
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Definition of CANNING
George 1770–1827 father of C.J. British statesman; prime min. (1827)
Canning
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Definition of CANNING
Stratford 1786–1880 1st Viscount Stratford de Red*cliffe \ˈred-ˌklif\ British diplomat
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