Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet

Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet
1623 - 1684
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet  British Diplomat
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First Name George
Middle Name Downing, 1st
Last Name Baronet
Birthday 30th November, 1622
Birthplace Dublin, Ireland
Died 1684
Nationality British
Occupation Text Statesman, Soldier, Diplomat, Spymaster, Preacher
Occupation Diplomat

Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet, c.to c.1684, was an Anglo-Irish diplomat and financial reformer, who held office first under the Commonwealth of England, then Charles II. As Teller of the Exchequer, he carried out major reforms in public finance, including securing passage of the Navigation Acts, intended to protect English maritime commerce, especially from the Dutch Republic.

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