Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon

British Field Marshal
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Summary

Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon was born on January 1, 1675[1], in Westminster[2]. He died on December 20, 1740[3], in Ashley Park[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Richard Boyle[8]
  • Mother: Elizabeth Ponsonby[9]
  • Spouse: Mary Sackville[10], Grace Senhouse[11]
  • Child: Grace Sackville, Countess of Middlesex[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
  • Position held: Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[14], member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[16], member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[17], member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[18], member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[19], member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Noble title: Viscount Shannon[22]
  • Military branch: British Army[23]
  • Military, police or special rank: field marshal[24]
  • Participated in conflict: Williamite War in Ireland[25]
  • Family name: Boyle[26]
  • Given name: Richard[27]
  • Official website: http://www.boyle.family.btinternet.co.uk/1675.html[28]
  • Depicted by: Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]

Why It Matters

Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon born?

Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon was born in Westminster[2].

Where did Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon die?

Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon passed away in Ashley Park[4].

Who were Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon's parents?

Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon's father was Richard Boyle[8]. Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon's mother was Elizabeth Ponsonby[9].

Who was Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon married to?

Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon's spouses include Mary Sackville[10] and Grace Senhouse[11].

What did Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon do for work?

Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Melderick · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → Viscount Shannon
    Depicted by → Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon
    Place of birth → Westminster
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