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George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol

English politician · Politicians · Lived 1612 to 1677 · aged 65

George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol was an English politician and peer who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 until 1641, when he was raised to the House of Lords by a writ of acceleration.

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He supported the Royalists during the English Civil War, but his ambition and instability of character caused serious problems to himself and both Kings he served.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1612 to 1677 · aged 65