William Digby (21 January 1733 – 18 September 1788) was an eighteenth century Anglican priest.[1]

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.[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] He was the father of the naval officer Sir Henry Digby.

References

  1. ^ National Archives
  2. ^ ”Bishops & Deans of Worcester” Green,B: Worcester, Worcester Cathedral, 1979
  3. ^ British History On-line
  4. ^ Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1541-1857: Diocese of Durham
  5. ^ ‘The Naval Biography of Great Britain’ Ralfe,J: London, Whitmore & Fenn, 1828
Church of England titles Preceded byRichard Wrottesley, Bt Dean of Worcester 1769–1778 Succeeded byRobert Foley Preceded byThomas Dampier Dean of Durham 1778–1788 Succeeded byJohn Hinchliffe


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