Episode 3 of 3
Canning's Appointment
- When
- 12 April 1827
- Where
- United Kingdom
George Canning was chosen to succeed Lord Liverpool as Prime Minister in April 1827.
When Lord Liverpool resigned in April 1827, Canning was chosen to succeed him as prime minister, ahead of the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel. He became Prime Minister on 12 April 1827.
Sources
- George Canning Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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