Birthdate: December 14, 1812
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: London, England
Died: June 17, 1862
Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning, was the Governor-General of India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He later became the first Viceroy of India after the transfer of power to the Crown. He played a crucial role in maintaining the government’s operations during the rebellion, making important administrative choices, founding the first modern universities in India, passing significant legislative acts, overseeing the transition of power from the East India Company to the Crown, and contributing significantly to the development and implementation of the Indian Penal Code.
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