Dudley Digges
English diplomat, died 1639
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Summary
Dudley Digges was born on May 19, 1583[1], in Kent[2]. He died on January 1, 1639[3]. He worked as a judge[4], diplomat[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 18, 1639[8]
- Place of burial: Chilham[9]
- Father: Thomas Digges[10]
- Mother: Anne St. Leger[11]
- Spouse: Mary Kempe[12]
- Child: Dudley Digges[13], Edward Digges[14], Anne Digges[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[16]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17], Member of the 1614 Parliament[18], Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[19], Member of the 1625 Parliament[20], Member of the 1626 Parliament[21], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[22], Master of the Rolls[23], Ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Tsardom of Russia[24]
- Educated at: Christ Church[25], University College, Oxford[26]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[27]
- Member of: Useless Parliament[28], 4th Parliament of King James I[29], Addled Parliament[30], 2nd Parliament of King Charles I[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Dudley Digges[33]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[34]
- Family name: Digges (surname)[35]
- Given name: Dudley[36]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[37], Men of Kent and Kentishmen[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Sibling: Leonard Digges[40]
Why It Matters
Dudley Digges is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Dudley Digges born?
Dudley Digges's place of birth was Kent[2].
Who were Dudley Digges's parents?
Dudley Digges's father was Thomas Digges[10]. Dudley Digges's mother was Anne St. Leger[11].
Who was Dudley Digges married to?
Dudley Digges's spouses include Mary Kempe[12].
What did Dudley Digges do for work?
Dudley Digges worked as a judge[4], diplomat[5], and politician[6].
Where did Dudley Digges go to school?
Dudley Digges was educated at Christ Church[25] and University College, Oxford[26].
What awards did Dudley Digges receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[27].