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{{WP-REAL|Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet}} | '''Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet''' (c. 1624 – c. 1684) was an [[England|English]] finance official, diplomat, and spymaster. During the [[English Civil War]] he served as [[Oliver Cromwell]]'s Chief of Intelligence. | ||
'''Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet''' (c. 1624 – c. 1684) was an [[England|English]] | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In April 1660, after the civil war had ended and the monarchy had regained power, to avoid execution Downing | In April 1660, after the civil war had ended and the monarchy had regained power, to avoid execution Downing switched sides and pledged his loyalty to King [[Charles II of England|Charles II]].<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: 10 Downing Street]]</ref> | ||
In around 1682, Downing gained ownership of a {{wiki|cul-de-sac}} of buildings.<ref name="WP">{{WP|10 Downing Street}}</ref> | In around 1682, Downing gained ownership of a {{wiki|cul-de-sac}} of buildings.<ref name="WP">{{WP|10 Downing Street}}</ref> Naming the street after himself, the residence of the Prime Ministers would eventually be known as [[10 Downing Street]].<ref name="Database" /> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:46, 18 May 2023
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet (c. 1624 – c. 1684) was an English finance official, diplomat, and spymaster. During the English Civil War he served as Oliver Cromwell's Chief of Intelligence.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In April 1660, after the civil war had ended and the monarchy had regained power, to avoid execution Downing switched sides and pledged his loyalty to King Charles II.[1]
In around 1682, Downing gained ownership of a cul-de-sac of buildings.[2] Naming the street after himself, the residence of the Prime Ministers would eventually be known as 10 Downing Street.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: 10 Downing Street
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10 Downing Street on Wikipedia