Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning
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Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning (1776–14 March 1837) was the wife of British Prime Minister, George Canning.
She was born Joan Scott in Scotland, the daughter of Maj.-Gen. John Scott and Margaret Dundas. She was also a sister of the Duchess of Portland and the Countess of Moray.
On 8 July 1800, she married George Canning in St. George's Church on Hanover Square, London with John Hookham Frere and William Pitt the Younger as witnesses. They 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 Canning (later 2nd Viscount Canning and 1st Earl Canning) (1812-1862)
Joan was created 1st Viscountess Canning of Kilbrahan on 22 January 1828 (almost 6 months after her husband had died), with a special remainder to the male heirs of her late husband.
| Preceded by: New creation |
Viscountess Canning | Succeeded by: Charles Canning |
