Dudley Digges

English diplomat, died 1639
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Dudley Digges

Summary

Dudley Digges is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on +1583-05-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1639-01-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a judge[5], diplomat[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Dudley Digges was born in Kent[2].
  • Dudley Digges was born on +1583-05-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dudley Digges died on +1639-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Dudley Digges died on +1639-03-18T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Burial took place at Chilham[10].
  • Dudley Digges's father was Thomas Digges[11].
  • Dudley Digges's mother was Anne St. Leger[12].
  • Among Dudley Digges's spouses was Mary Kempe[13].
  • A child of Dudley Digges was Dudley Digges[14].
  • A child of Dudley Digges was Edward Digges[15].
  • A child of Dudley Digges was Anne Digges[16].
  • Dudley Digges held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Dudley Digges worked as a judge[5].
  • Dudley Digges's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Dudley Digges worked as a politician[7].
  • Dudley Digges held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18].
  • Dudley Digges held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament[19].
  • Dudley Digges held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[20].
  • Dudley Digges held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[21].
  • Dudley Digges held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[22].
  • Dudley Digges held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[23].
  • Dudley Digges was educated at Christ Church[24].
  • Dudley Digges's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[25].
  • Dudley Digges received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • Dudley Digges was a member of Useless Parliament[27].

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Origins and Family

Dudley Digges was born in Kent[2]. He was born on +1583-05-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thomas Digges[11]. His mother was Anne St. Leger[12].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[24], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University College, Oxford[25], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1249[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5], diplomat[6], and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[18], Member of the 1614 Parliament[19], Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[20], Member of the 1625 Parliament[21], Member of the 1626 Parliament[22], and Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[23].

Recognition

Dudley Digges received the Knight Bachelor[26].

Personal Life

Dudley Digges was married to Mary Kempe[13]. Children include he[14], a writer[36], 1613–1643[37], of Kingdom of England[38]; Edward Digges[15], a barrister[39], 1620–1674[40], of Kingdom of England[41]; and Anne Digges[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1639-01-01T00:00:00Z[4] and +1639-03-18T00:00:00Z[9]. Burial took place at Chilham[10].

Why It Matters

Dudley Digges ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Dudley Digges born?

Born in Kent[2], Dudley Digges…

Who were Dudley Digges's parents?

Dudley Digges's father was Thomas Digges[11]. Dudley Digges's mother was Anne St. Leger[12].

Who was Dudley Digges married to?

Dudley Digges's spouses include Mary Kempe[13].

What did Dudley Digges do for work?

Dudley Digges worked as judge[5], diplomat[6], and politician[7].

Where did Dudley Digges go to school?

Dudley Digges was educated at Christ Church[24] and University College, Oxford[25].

What awards did Dudley Digges receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . book. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . book. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . book. wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . book. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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