William Digby (priest)
The Honourable and Very Rev William Digby, LLD (21 January 1733 – 18 September 1788) was an eminent eighteenth century Anglican priest.[1]
He was the younger brother of Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby and first cousin of Charles James Fox.[2] Digby was Vicar of Coleshill and then successively Dean of Worcester[3] and Durham.[4] He was also an Honorary Chaplain to the King.[5]
References
- National Archives
- ”Bishops & Deans of Worcester” Green,B: Worcester, Worcester Cathedral, 1979
- British History On-line
- Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1541-1857: Diocese of Durham
- ‘The Naval Biography of Great Britain’ Ralfe,J: London, Whitmore & Fenn, 1828
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Wrottesley, Bt |
Dean of Worcester 1769–1778 |
Succeeded by Robert Foley |
| Preceded by Thomas Dampier |
Dean of Durham 1778–1788 |
Succeeded by John Hinchliffe |
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