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Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet

Anglo-Irish preacher, soldier, statesman and diplomat (1623-1684)

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About Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet

Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was an Anglo-Irish statesman and diplomat 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. He played a significant role in acquiring New York City from the Dutch in 1665. Two New York streets are named after him, one in Greenwich Village and one in Brooklyn, as well as Downing Street, London.

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Occupation: diplomat, soldier, politician, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer, ambassador, Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Born: 1623
Died: 1684

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