David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow

British colonial governor (1833-1915)
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David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow

Summary

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 31, 1833[3]. He died in Ayrshire[4]. He died on December 13, 1915[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow died in Ayrshire[4].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was born on May 31, 1833[3].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow died on December 13, 1915[5].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's father was Patrick Boyle[9].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's mother was Mary Frances Elphinstone-Dalrymple[10].
  • Among David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's spouses was Dorothea Boyle[11].
  • A child of David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was Augusta Inskip, Viscountess Caldecote[12].
  • A child of David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was Patrick Boyle, 8th Earl of Glasgow[13].
  • A child of David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was Edward George Boyle[14].
  • A child of David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was Lady Alice Fergusson[15].
  • A child of David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was Lady Dorothy Boyle[16].
  • A child of David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was James Boyle[17].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's professions included politician[6].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow worked as a military personnel[7].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[19].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow is recorded as male[22].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's noble title is recorded as Baron Fairlie[24].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's Commons category is recorded as David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow[25].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].
  • David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was part of the conflict Crimean War[27].

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Origins and Family

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 31, 1833[3]. His father was Patrick Boyle[9]. His mother was Mary Frances Elphinstone-Dalrymple[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[19], a position[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1841[30] and member of the House of Lords[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33].

Recognition

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

Personal Life

Among David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's spouses was Dorothea Boyle[11]. Children include Augusta Inskip, Viscountess Caldecote[12], an amateur photographer[34], 1876–1967[35]; Patrick Boyle, 8th Earl of Glasgow[13], a politician[36], 1874–1963[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[39]; Edward George Boyle[14], 1875–1898[40]; Lady Alice Fergusson[15], 1877–1958[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; Lady Dorothy Boyle[16], 1879–1968[43]; and James Boyle[17], 1880–1914[44].

Death and Burial

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow died on December 13, 1915[5]. He passed away in Ayrshire[4].

Why It Matters

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow…

Where did David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow die?

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow died in Ayrshire[4].

Who were David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's parents?

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's father was Patrick Boyle[9]. David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's mother was Mary Frances Elphinstone-Dalrymple[10].

Who was David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow married to?

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow's spouses include Dorothea Boyle[11].

What did David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow do for work?

David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank captain
    Given name David
    Spouse Dorothea Boyle
    Family name Boyle
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