Earl Canning

The title of Viscountess Canning was created in 1828 for Joan Canning , widow of the prime minister George Canning. In 1859 her son, the 2nd Viscount, at that time Viceroy and Governor-General of India, was created Earl Canning, but both titles became extinct upon his death in 1862.

Viscounts Canning (1828)

• Joan Canning, 1st Viscountess Canning (1777-1837)
• Charles John Canning, 2nd Viscount Canning (1812-1862), became Earl Canning in 1859

Earls Canning (1859)

• Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning (1812-1862)