William Digby (21 January 1733 – 18 September 1788) was an eighteenth century Anglican priest.National Archives
He was the son of Hon. Edward Digby (son of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby) and Charlotte Fox, daughter of Sir Stephen Fox. He was the younger brother of Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby and first cousin of Charles James Fox.”Bishops & Deans of Worcester” Green, B: Worcester, Worcester Cathedral, 1979 Digby was Vicar of Coleshill and then successively Dean of WorcesterBritish History On-line and Durham.Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1541-1857: Diocese of Durham He was also an Honorary Chaplain to the King.‘The Naval Biography of Great Britain’ Ralfe, J: London, Whitmore & Fenn, 1828 He was the father of the naval officer Sir Henry Digby.
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