Digby Willoughby, 7th Baron Middleton

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Digby Willoughby, 7th Baron Middleton (29 November 17695 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]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Willoughby pedigree 3. Retrieved on January 3, 2006.
  2. ^ 5th Baron Middleton Bio. Retrieved on January 3, 2006.
Peerage of Great Britain
Preceded by
Henry Willoughby
Baron Middleton
1835–1856
Succeeded by
Henry Willoughby