George Canning - Family

Family

Canning married Joan Scott (later 1st Viscountess Canning) (1776–1837) on 8 July 1800, with John Hookham Frere and William Pitt the Younger as witnesses.

George and Joan Canning had four children:

  • George Charles Canning (1801–1820), died from consumption
  • William Pitt Canning (1802–1828), died from drowning in Madeira, Portugal
  • Harriet Canning (1804–1876), married the 1st Marquess of Clanricarde
  • Charles John Canning (later 2nd Viscount Canning and 1st Earl Canning) (1812–1862)

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