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{{Short description|First Viceroy of India (1858–1862)}}
'''Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning''' (14 December 1812 – 17 June 1862) was a British statesman and the first [[Viceroy of India]], serving from 1858 to 1862. His tenure began after the transfer of Indian administration from the [[British East India Company]] to the British Crown.

== Early Life ==
Canning was the son of [[George Canning]], a former British Prime Minister. He received his education at [[Eton College]] and [[Christ Church, Oxford]].

== Viceroyalty ==
* Assumed office in 1858 following the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]].
* Oversaw the implementation of the [[Government of India Act 1858]].
* Introduced policies aimed at reconciliation and reform, including the establishment of the Indian Penal Code.

== Legacy ==
Canning's tenure is remembered for his efforts to stabilize India during a period of unrest. He was posthumously honored as Earl Canning.

== See Also ==
* [[Viceroy of India]]
* [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]]