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Kenelm Digby

1603 - 1665

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Born

11 July 1603

Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire, England, Europe

Died

11 June 1665

Covent Garden, London, England, Europe

Nationality

British

Gender

Male

Date of election for Royal Society fellowship

22/04/1663

Occupation

Author; Diplomat; Sailor

Relationships

Parents: Sir Everard Digby (c.1578-1606) and Mary Mulsho of Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire Siblings: Sir John Digby (1605-1645) Married: Venetia Stanley of Tonge Castle, Shropshire Children: Kenelm Digby (1625-1648), John Digby, George Digby (d.1648)

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