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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Earl Digby is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
1790. Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby created.
25th September 1793. Son Edward Digby 2nd Earl Digby succeeded.
12th May 1856. Edward Digby 2nd Earl Digby extinct.
In 1790 Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby (age 58) was created 1st Earl Digby.
On 25th September 1793 Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby (age 62) died. His son Edward (age 20) succeeded 2nd Earl Digby, 8th Baron Digby of Geashill in County Offaly, 2nd Baron Digby of Sherbourne in Dorset.
On 12th May 1856 Edward Digby 2nd Earl Digby (age 83) died without issue. Earl Digby extinct. His first cousin once removed Edward (age 49) succeeded 9th Baron Digby of Geashill in County Offaly, 3rd Baron Digby of Sherbourne in Dorset. Theresa Anna Maria Fox-Strangways Baroness Digby (age 42) by marriage Baroness Digby of Geashill in County Offaly and Baroness Digby of Sherbourne in Dorset.