Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet
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Summary
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on January 1, 1623[3]. He died in Cambridgeshire[4]. He died on January 1, 1684[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], soldier[7], politician[8], and envoy[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Dublin[2].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet passed away in Cambridgeshire[4].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was born on January 1, 1623[3].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was born on August 1623[11].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet died on January 1, 1684[5].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet died on July 1684[12].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's father was Emanuel Downing[13].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's mother was Lucy Winthrop[14].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was married to Frances Howard[15].
- A child of Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was Sir George Downing, 2nd Baronet[16].
- A child of Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was Frances Downing[17].
- A child of Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was Lucy Downing[18].
- A child of Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was Charles Downing[19].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet worked as a diplomat[6].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet worked as a soldier[7].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[8].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's professions included envoy[9].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet held the position of Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer[22].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet held the position of ambassador[23].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[24].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[25].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[26].
- Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was educated at Harvard College[27].
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Origins and Family
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Dublin[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1623[3] and August 1623[11]. His father was Emanuel Downing[13]. His mother was Lucy Winthrop[14].
Education
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was educated at Harvard College[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], soldier[7], politician[8], and envoy[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21]; Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer[22], a position[28]; ambassador[23], a diplomatic rank[29]; Member of the Third Protectorate Parliament[24], a position[30], founded in 1659[31]; Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[25], a position[32], founded in 1656[33]; and Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[26], a position[34], founded in 1654[35].
Personal Life
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was married to Frances Howard[15]. Children include Sir George Downing, 2nd Baronet[16], 1650–1711[36]; Frances Downing[17], 1657–1681[37]; Lucy Downing[18], 1665–1711[38]; and Charles Downing[19], 1667–1740[39], of Kingdom of Great Britain[40].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 1, 1684[5] and July 1684[12]. Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet passed away in Cambridgeshire[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet include Downing Street[41], a street[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1680[44].
Why It Matters
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Downing Street[41], a street[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1680[44].
FAQs
Where was Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet born?
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was born in Dublin[2].
Where did Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet die?
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet died in Cambridgeshire[4].
Who were Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's parents?
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's father was Emanuel Downing[13]. Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's mother was Lucy Winthrop[14].
Who was Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet married to?
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet's spouses include Frances Howard[15].
What did Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet do for work?
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet worked as diplomat[6], soldier[7], politician[8], and envoy[9].
Where did Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet go to school?
Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet was educated at Harvard College[27].