Thomas Digges memorandum, 1586 March 20

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Identifier: Vault MSS 457 Item 26

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Image of Thomas Digges memorandum

Dates

1586 March 20

Creator

Digges, Thomas, approximately 1546-1595 (Person)

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Originals condition restricted. Microfilm copy available for public use.

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Biographical / Historical

Thomas Digges (approximately 1546-1595) was a noted mathematician who continued the interest of his father Leonard (d. 1571) in the application of mathematics to military science. He was appointed by the Earl of Leicester as Muster-Master-General to the English forces in the Netherlands, a position which he filled with great ability.

Extent

1 sheet (1 page) ; 23 x 20 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Other Finding Aids

File-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/VMSS457.xml

General

Manuscript signed by Digges, dated 20 March 1586. The manuscript is a certificate or memorandum regarding some English troops in the service of the States General of Holland.