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Robert Digby (Royal Navy officer)
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Admiral Robert Digby (20 December 1732 – 25 February 1815) was a Royal Navy officer who also served briefly as a Member of Parliament (MP). He is the namesake of Digby, Nova Scotia.
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Born | 20 December 1732 Water Orton |
Died | 25 February 1815 (1815-02-26) (aged 82) |
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Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | North American Station |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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