Charles John 1812–1862 Earl Canning British governor-general of India (1856–58); 1st viceroy of India (1858–62). George 1770–1827 father of Charles Canning British statesman; prime minister (1827). Stratford 1786–1880 1st Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe ˈred-ˌklif British diplomat.