Robert Digby (Royal Navy officer)

Admiral

Robert Digby
Admiral Digby
Born20 December 1732
Water Orton
Died25 February 1814(1814-02-25) (aged 81)
AllegianceKingdom of Great Britain
BranchRoyal Navy
RankAdmiral
CommandsNorth American Station
ConflictsAmerican Revolutionary War

Admiral Robert Digby (20 December 1732 – 25 February 1814) 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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