Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork

Irish noble
Person human Q2485385
Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork
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Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork

Summary

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork is a human[1]. He was born in Canterbury[2]. He was born on October 13, 1566[3]. He died on September 15, 1643[4]. He worked as an architect[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's place of birth was Canterbury[2].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was born on October 13, 1566[3].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork died on September 15, 1643[4].
  • Burial took place at Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal[7].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's father was Roger Boyle[8].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's mother was Joan Naylor[9].
  • Among Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's spouses was Catherine Fenton[10].
  • Among Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's spouses was Joan Apsley[11].
  • A child of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was Robert Boyle[12].
  • A child of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was Mary Rich, Countess of Warwick[13].
  • A child of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington[14].
  • A child of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh[15].
  • A child of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery[16].
  • A child of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was Francis Boyle, 1st Viscount Shannon[17].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork worked as an architect[5].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[19].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[20].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork received the baron[22].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork received the viscount[23].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork received the earl[24].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork is recorded as male[25].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's noble title is recorded as Earl of Cork[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's place of birth was Canterbury[2]. He was born on October 13, 1566[3]. His father was Roger Boyle[8]. His mother was Joan Naylor[9].

Education

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's professions included architect[5]. He held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[21], baron[22], viscount[23], and earl[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine Fenton[10], 1588–1629[28], of United Kingdom[29] and Joan Apsley[11], 1578–1599[30]. Children include Robert Boyle[12], a physicist[31], 1627–1691[32], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[33], specialised in physics[34]; Mary Rich, Countess of Warwick[13], a diarist[35], 1625–1678[36]; Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington[14], a military personnel[37], 1612–1698[38], of Kingdom of England[39]; Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh[15], an alchemist[40], 1615–1691[41]; Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery[16], a writer[42], 1621–1679[43], of Kingdom of England[44]; and Francis Boyle, 1st Viscount Shannon[17], a politician[45], 1623–1699[46], of Kingdom of England[47].

Death and Burial

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork died on September 15, 1643[4]. He is buried at Collegiate Church of St Mary, Youghal[7].

Why It Matters

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

FAQs

Where was Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork born?

Born in Canterbury[2], Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork…

Who were Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's parents?

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's father was Roger Boyle[8]. Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's mother was Joan Naylor[9].

Who was Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork married to?

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork's spouses include Catherine Fenton[10] and Joan Apsley[11].

What did Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork do for work?

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork worked as architect[5].

Where did Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork go to school?

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork was educated at Corpus Christi College[20].

What awards did Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[21], baron[22], viscount[23], and earl[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sex or gender male
    Given name Richard
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