Edward Digges

American politician 1620-
Person human Q5342596
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Edward Digges

Summary

Edward Digges is a human[1]. Born in Chilham Castle[2], he… he was born on +1620-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in York County[4]. He died on +1674-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a barrister[6], governor[7], and plantation owner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chilham Castle[2], Edward Digges…
  • Edward Digges died in York County[4].
  • Edward Digges was born on +1620-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Digges died on +1674-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Digges is buried at Bellfield Plantation[10].
  • Edward Digges's father was Dudley Digges[11].
  • Edward Digges's mother was Mary Kempe[12].
  • Among Edward Digges's spouses was Elizabeth Page[13].
  • A child of Edward Digges was William Digges[14].
  • A child of Edward Digges was Colonel Dudley Digges[15].
  • A child of Edward Digges was Q136656693[16].
  • Edward Digges held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Edward Digges's professions included barrister[6].
  • Edward Digges worked as a governor[7].
  • Edward Digges worked as a plantation owner[8].
  • Edward Digges held the position of colonial governor of Virginia[18].
  • Edward Digges was a member of Gray's Inn[19].
  • Edward Digges was a member of Virginia Governor's Council[20].
  • Edward Digges is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward Digges's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward Digges's Commons category is recorded as Edward Digges[23].
  • Edward Digges's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 32117881[24].
  • Edward Digges's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08yhxm[25].
  • Edward Digges's family name is recorded as Q16869562[26].
  • Edward Digges's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Digges's place of birth was Chilham Castle[2]. He was born on +1620-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Dudley Digges[11]. His mother was Mary Kempe[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include barrister[6], governor[7], and plantation owner[8]. Edward Digges held the position of colonial governor of Virginia[18].

Personal Life

Edward Digges was married to Elizabeth Page[13]. Children include William Digges[14], a politician[28], 1651–1697[29], of United States[30]; Colonel Dudley Digges[15], 1665–1710[31]; and Q136656693[16].

Death and Burial

Edward Digges died on +1674-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in York County[4]. Burial took place at Bellfield Plantation[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Digges ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Edward Digges born?

Edward Digges's place of birth was Chilham Castle[2].

Where did Edward Digges die?

Edward Digges died in York County[4].

Who were Edward Digges's parents?

Edward Digges's father was Dudley Digges[11]. Edward Digges's mother was Mary Kempe[12].

Who was Edward Digges married to?

Edward Digges's spouses include Elizabeth Page[13].

What did Edward Digges do for work?

Edward Digges worked as barrister[6], governor[7], and plantation owner[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . encyclopediavirginia.org. Retrieved . encyclopediavirginia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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