Digby Willoughby, 7th Baron Middleton
Digby Willoughby, 7th Baron Middleton (29 November 1769 – 5 November 1856) was an English nobleman and sailor, the eldest son of Francis Willoughby of Hesley and Octavia Fisher, and grandson of Thomas Willoughby.[1]
He entered the Royal Navy in 1782, retiring as a captain in 1840.
He never married but had one illegitimate daughter, Octavia.
He lived in the Willoughby family seat at Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire.[2]
References
- ↑ "Willoughby pedigree 3". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
- ↑ "5th Baron Middleton Bio". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
See also
- O'Byrne, William Richard (1849). "
Willoughby, Digby". A Naval Biographical Dictionary. John Murray. Wikisource.
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Willoughby |
Baron Middleton 1835–1856 |
Succeeded by Henry Willoughby |
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