Digby Willoughby, 7th Baron Middleton (29 November 1769 – 5 November 1856), was an English nobleman and sailor.
He was the eldest son of Francis Willoughby of Hesley and Octavia Fisher, and grandson of Thomas Willoughby.
He entered the Royal Navy in 1782, retiring as a captain in 1840.
He never married but had one illegitimate daughter, Octavia. He lived in the Willoughby family seat at Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire.
See also
- O'Byrne, William Richard (1849). "Willoughby, Digby" . A Naval Biographical Dictionary . John Murray – via Wikisource.
References
- "Willoughby pedigree 3". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
- "5th Baron Middleton Bio". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byHenry Willoughby | Baron Middleton 1835–1856 |
Succeeded byHenry Willoughby |