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William Digby (priest)
William Digby (21 January 1733 – 18 September 1788) was an eighteenth century Anglican priest. He was the son of Hon. Edward Digby (son of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby) and Charlotte Fox, daughter of Sir Stephen Fox. He was the younger brother of Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby and first cousin of Charles James Fox. Digby was Vicar of Coleshill and then successively Dean of Worcester and Durham. He was also an Honorary Chaplain to the King.‘The Naval Biography of Great Britain’ Ralfe,J: London, Whitmore & Fenn, 1828 He was the father of the naval officer Sir Henry Digby. References 1733 births 1788 deaths Honorary chaplains to the King Deans of Worcester Deans of Durham 18th-century English Anglican priests William William is a masculine given name of Germanic languages, Germanic origin. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest, Norman conquest in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Digby (Royal Navy Officer) (1768–1836), Catholic aristocrat
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Henry Digby may refer to: * Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby (1731–1793) * Sir Henry Digby (Royal Navy officer) (1770–1842), British naval officer, served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars * Henry Digby, 13th Baron Digby (born 1954), the current Baron Digby See also * Henry Digby Beste Henry Digby Beste (1768–1836) was an English writer and aristocrat, who converted to Catholicism. He is seen as a precursor to the Oxford Movement. Life Beste was born in Lincoln, England on 21 October 1768. His father, Henry Beste, was prebend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deans Of Durham
The Dean of Durham is the "head" (''primus inter pares'' – first among equals) and chair of the Chapter, the ruling body of Durham Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the ''Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham'' in Durham. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Durham and seat of the Bishop of Durham. The dean was also previously the ruling head of Durham University until 1909. List of deans Early modern *1541–1551 Hugh Whitehead (last prior) *1551–1553 Robert Horne *1553–1558 Thomas Watson *1558–1559 Thomas Robertson (deprived) *1559–1561 Robert Horne ''(again)'' *1561–1563 Ralph Skinner *1563–1579 William Whittingham *1580–1581 Thomas Wilson ''(Lay dean)'' *1583–1595 Tobias Matthew *1596–1606 William James *1606–1620 Adam Newton ''(Lay dean)'' *1620–1638 Richard Hunt *1639–1645 Walter Balcanquhall *1646 Christopher Potter *1646–1659 William Fuller *1660–1661 John Bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deans Of Worcester
The Dean of Worcester is the head of the Chapter (religion), Chapter of Worcester Cathedral in Worcester, England, Worcester, England. The current dean is Stephen Edwards. The dean lives at The Deanery, College Green, Worcester. List of deans Early modern *1541–1544 Henry Holbeach (last prior) *1544–1553 John Barlow (diplomat), John Barlow *1553–1557 Philip Hawford *1557–1559 Seth Holland *1559–1571 John Pedder (priest), John Pedder *1571–1586 Thomas Wilson (Dean of Worcester), Thomas Wilson *1586–1597 Francis Willis (academic), Francis Willis *1597–1604 Richard Edes *1604–1608 James Montague (bishop), James Montague *1608–1616 Arthur Lake (bishop), Arthur Lake *1616–1627 Joseph Hall (bishop), Joseph Hall *1627–1633 William Juxon *1633–1636 Roger Maynwaring *1636–1646 Christopher Potter (provost), Christopher Potter *1646–1649 Richard Holdsworth *1649–1660 ''No dean during the Interregnum'' *1660–1661 John Oliver (Dean of Worcester), John Oliv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honorary Chaplains To The King
An honorary position is one given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment. Other uses include: * Honorary Academy Award, by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, United States * Honorary Aryan, a status in Nazi Germany * Honorary authorship, listing of uninvolved people as co-authors of research papers * Honorary César, awarded by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinema, France * Honorary consul, an unpaid part-time diplomatic consul * Honorary Goya Award, by the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España, Spain * Honorary Police, unpaid police force in Jersey * Honorary Prelate, a title used in the Catholic Church * Honorary society (other), whose members are elected for meritorious conduct * Honorary title, awarded as a mark of distinction ** Honorary citizenship, awarded to aliens who have rendered service to the state ** Honorary degree, academic degree awarded to someone not formally qualified to receive it * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1788 Deaths
Events January–March * January 1 – The first edition of ''The Times'', previously ''The Daily Universal Register'', is published in London. * January 2 – Georgia ratifies the United States Constitution, and becomes the fourth U.S. state under the new government. * January 9 – Connecticut ratifies the United States Constitution, and becomes the fifth U.S. state. * January 18 – The leading ship (armed tender HMS ''Supply'') in Captain Arthur Phillip's First Fleet arrives at Botany Bay, to colonise Australia. * January 22 – The Congress of the Confederation, effectively a caretaker government until the United States Constitution can be ratified by at least nine of the 13 states, elects Cyrus Griffin as its last president.''Harper's Encyclopaedia of United States History from 458 A. D. to 1909'', ed. by Benson John Lossing and, Woodrow Wilson (Harper & Brothers, 1910) p167 * January 24 – The La Perouse expedition in the ''Astrolabe'' and '' Boussole'' arri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1733 Births
Events January–March * January 13 – Borommarachathirat V becomes King of Siam (now Thailand) upon the death of King Sanphet IX. * January 27 – George Frideric Handel's classic opera, ''Orlando'' is performed for the first time, making its debut at the King's Theatre in London. * February 12 – British colonist James Oglethorpe founds Savannah, Georgia. * March 21 – The Molasses Act is passed by British House of Commons, which reinforces the negative opinions of the British by American colonists. The Act then goes to the House of Lords, which consents to it on May 4 and it receives royal assent on May 17. * March 25 – English replaces Latin and Law French as the official language of English and Scottish courts following the enforcement of the Proceedings in Courts of Justice Act 1730. April–June * April 6 **After British Prime Minister Robert Walpole's proposed excise tax bill results in rioting over the imposition of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hinchliffe
John Hinchliffe (1731 – 11 January 1794) was an English churchman and college fellow who was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1768–88, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, 1768–9, Chaplain to George III, 1768, Bishop of Peterborough, 1769–94, and Dean of Durham, 1788–94. Early life Hinchliffe was the son of Joseph Hinchliffe of London. He was educated at Westminster School and then studied Theology at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was admitted as a pensioner (aged 18) on 14 June 1750. He graduated BA in 1754, M.A. in 1757, became a fellow in 1755, and was awarded a Doctorate in Divinity (D.D.) in 1764. Career Hinchliffe was ordained as a deacon on 28 December 1756, and as a priest on 19 May 1757, both by Matthias Mawson, Bishop of Ely, at Kensington Parish Church. Chaplain to Elizabeth Hobart, Countess of Buckinghamshire from 1757 to 1762, he was an assistant master at Westminster School from 1757 to 1764, he acted as headmaster for thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Dampier (dean)
Thomas Dampier (died 1 August 1777) was Dean of Durham from his installation on 17 June 1774 until his death. He was King's Scholar at Eton College and then educated at King's College, Cambridge, becoming Fellow in 1735, BA in 1736, MA in 1741 and DD in 1755. He was Lower Master of Eton College in 1745, Prebendary of Canterbury 1765-1769 and Fellow of Eton 1767. In 1769 he was appointed Canon of the fifth stall at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, a position he held until 1774. He was appointed Prebendary of the second stall at Durham in 1771, and resigned in 1773 for the Master of the Hospital at Sherburn, Durham 1773–1774. He resigned as a Canon of Windsor on being appointed Dean of Durham in 1774. His son, also called Thomas, was Dean of Rochester from 1782 to 1802; Bishop of Rochester from 1802 to 1808; and Bishop of Ely from 1808 until 1812. Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Foley (priest)
Robert Foley was Dean of Worcester from his installation on 31 January 1778 until his death on 8 January 1783. The half-brother of the first Baron Foley, he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was ordained in 1745; and held incumbencies at Newent and Kingham. During his years as Dean Dean may refer to: People * Dean (given name) * Dean (surname), a surname of Anglo-Saxon English origin * Dean (South Korean singer), a stage name for singer Kwon Hyuk * Dean Delannoit, a Belgian singer most known by the mononym Dean * Dean Sw ... he also held the Mastership of St Oswald's Hospital.”Bishops & Deans of Worcester” Green,B: Worcester, Worcester Cathedral, 1979 References Alumni of Trinity College, Cambridge 1783 deaths Deans of Worcester Year of birth unknown {{ChurchofEngland-dean-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Richard Wrottesley, 7th Baronet
Sir Richard Wrottesley, 7th Baronet (19 June 1721 – 20 July 1769) of Wrottesley Hall in Staffordshire, was a Member of Parliament, Anglican clergyman and Dean of Worcester. Biography He was born a younger son of Sir John Wrottesley , by Frances, the daughter of the Hon. John Grey of Enville. He was educated at Winchester College (1736–38) and St John's College, Oxford (1739). He did not graduate at Oxford, but later graduated at Cambridge (admitted to St John's College, Cambridge and graduated M.A. in 1756; admitted to Queens' College, Cambridge and graduated LL.D. in 1764). He succeeded his elder brother Sir Walter Wrottesley as baronet in 1732. It is said that when Bonnie Prince Charlie was marching south through England during the course of his rebellion, Sir Richard, a regular duellist, armed his tenants and gathered his servants to do battle but he reportedly never got further than a local inn, The Bull at Codsall, where his small team of men spent a convivial we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honorary Chaplain To The King
An Honorary Chaplain to the King is a member of the clergy within the United Kingdom who, through long and distinguished service, is appointed to minister to the monarch of the United Kingdom. When the reigning monarch is female, Honorary Chaplains are known as Honorary Chaplains to the Queen. there are 33 appointees. They are also known as Honorary Chaplains to the Sovereign. Honorary Chaplains wear a scarlet cassock and a special bronze badge consisting of the royal cypher and crown within an oval wreath. The badge is worn below medal ribbons or miniature medals during the conduct of religious services on the left side of the scarf by chaplains who wear the scarf and on academic or ordinary clerical dress by other chaplains. Ten ministers of the Church of Scotland are appointed as Chaplains to the King in Scotland. The monarch may also, as circumstances dictate, appoint extra chaplains. Notable chaplains * Gavin Ashenden, who was an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen from 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
