About Simon Digby
Lived 1401 – 1495 (aged 93–94). Simon Digby was an English historian.
Simon Digby (died 1519 ) was lord of Coleshill, in Warwickshire, England.
He was the second son of Sir Everard Digby, Lord of Tilton and Drystoke in the County of Rutland. Descendants of Simon Digby (Wingfield-Digby) still hold the titles.
Simon Digby married Alice, heir of John Walleys of East Haddon, Devon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Simon Digby?
British antiquarian
When was Simon Digby born?
Simon Digby was born in 1401.
When did Simon Digby die?
Simon Digby died in 1495.
What was Simon Digby's occupation?
Simon Digby was a historian.
What nationality was Simon Digby?
Simon Digby was English.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Simon Digby (died 1519)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon Digby. https://biography.guide/simon-digby-historian/
MLA: "Simon Digby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/simon-digby-historian/.
Chicago: "Simon Digby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/simon-digby-historian/.
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