Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet 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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Date of Birth
January 1st, 1623
Age
403
Birth Place
Ireland
Date of Death
January 1st, 1684
Died Aged
61
Star Sign
Capricorn
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