Robert Digby (Royal Navy officer)
Robert Digby | |
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 Admiral Digby | |
| Born | 20 December 1732 Water Orton |
| Died | 25 February 1815 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | North American Station |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Digby was the third son of Charlotte Fox and the Hon. Edward Digby (1693–1746), eldest son of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby.[2] He entered the navy aged twelve or thirteen, and became Captain of HMS Solebay at the age of 23 in 1755, rising to Second-in-Command of the Channel Fleet in 1779.[2] He was appointed in 1781 as Rear-Admiral of the Red and given the command of the North American Station.[2]
After the surrender of
He was recalled to home waters in 1787, was promoted to Admiral of the Blue, and retired from the navy in 1794.[2]
Family
His father died before inheriting the family's title,
He married Eleanor Jauncey (née Elliot), daughter of
Notes
- ^ "Washington Authorizes Plan to Kidnap Future King". 8 January 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Admiral Digby Museum
- ^ Lundy, Darryl. "p. 5990 § 59899 : Eleanor Elliot". The Peerage.[unreliable source]
References
- Lundy, Darryl. "p. 5990 § 59898". The Peerage.[unreliable source]
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
External links
- List of Naval Battles – Robert Digby
- Admiral Digby museum, in Digby, Nova Scotia
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