Digby Willoughby, 7th Baron Middleton
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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]
[edit] References
- ^ Willoughby pedigree 3. Retrieved on 2006-01-03.
- ^ 5th Baron Middleton Bio. Retrieved on 2006-01-03.
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Willoughby |
Baron Middleton 1835 – 1856 |
Succeeded by Henry Willoughby |
