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John Digby, 1st Earl of Bristol - Definition

John Digby, 1st Earl of Bristol (1580-1653), was an English diplomatist, son of Sir George Digby of Coleshill, Warwickshire, and of Abigail, daughter of Sir Arthur Henningham. Digby lived at Sherborne Castle, Dorset.


Preceded by:
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Earl of Bristol
Succeeded by:
George Digby


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