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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 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> Naming the street after himself, the residence of the Prime Ministers would eventually be known as [[10 Downing Street]].<ref name="Database" />
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==

Latest revision as of 22:40, 17 August 2026

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]

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