George Downing, 1st Baronet

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==
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.Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: 10 Downing Street
In around 1682, Downing gained ownership of a of buildings. Naming the street after himself, the residence of the Prime Ministers would eventually be known as 10 Downing Street.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Syndicate 
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