Who was Richard Bigge?

Richard Bigge (1479–1548) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England, United Kingdom and died in Benenden, Kent, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Bigge 1479–1548

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 27 Oct 1479 · Cranbrook, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Died 2 Jan 1548 · Benenden, Kent, England

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In 1479, Richard Bigge entered the world in Cranbrook, Kent, England, United Kingdom. Richard Bigge passed away in 1548 in Benenden, Kent, England.

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Birth of Richard Bigge in Cranbrook, Kent, England, United Kingdom

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Death of Richard Bigge in Benenden, Kent, England

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: Richard Bigge (1479–1548) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England, United Kingdom and died in Benenden, Kent, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Richard Bigge PTP

1479–1548

Cranbrook, Kent, England, United Kingdom