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The late Earl Canning, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The late Earl Canning, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl Canning, 1862. Engraving from a photograph. Charles John Canning held the positions of Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Commissioner of Woods and Forests, Postmaster-General, with a seat in the Cabinet. In 1855 '...the East India Company named him Governor-General of India...The outbreak of the horrible sepoy mutiny found the new Governor-General quite equal to the emergency...Lord Canning on the instant adopted the most stringent and most wise and, at the same time, the most humane measures to suppress the rebellion...the policy of the Governor-General was, under God's favour, pre-eminently successful...the Earl of Derby in the Lords, and Lord Stanley in the Commons, moved and carried votes of thanks to Lord Canning for the eminent skill, courage, and perseverance displayed by him during the military operations by which the insurrection in India was effectually suppressed. The Governor-General was made Earl Canning...[in] 1859... By the change in the constitution of our East Indian rule, Earl Canning had become...Viceroy of India [in 1858]...He was appointed first Grand Master of the Order of the Star of India..., named Ranger of Greenwich Park; and...created a Knight of the Garter'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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A Portrait in Leadership - The Late Earl Canning, 1862
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engravings captures the esteemed figure of Charles John Canning, a man who left an indelible mark on Indian history. As Governor-General and later Viceroy of India, Lord Canning demonstrated remarkable skill and courage during the tumultuous sepoy mutiny in 1857-58. His wise and humane measures to suppress the rebellion earned him widespread acclaim from both British politicians, including Earl Derby and Lord Stanley.
This photograph print, taken circa 1862, presents a dignified portrait of Earls Canning as he sat for his official portraits. The engraving's fine details convey not only his regal bearing but also an air of quiet confidence. As the first Grand Master of the Order of the Star of India and Knight of the Garter, Lord Canning embodied British colonial authority at its finest.
This photograph print serves as a testament to Earls Canning's remarkable leadership during one of India's most trying periods in history. His legacy continues to inspire admiration for his unwavering dedication to duty, compassion towards those affected by conflict, and unshakeable commitment to the welfare of the Indian people under British rule.
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