Richard Boyle

Summary

Richard Boyle is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 1574^[2]. He died on January 1, 1644^[3]. He worked as an Anglican priest^[4]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[5]

Key Facts

• Richard Boyle was born on January 1, 1574^[2].
• Richard Boyle died on January 1, 1644^[3].
• Richard Boyle died on May 19, 1645^[6].
• Richard Boyle's father was Michael Boyle^[7].
• Richard Boyle's mother was Jane Peacock^[8].
• Richard Boyle was married to Martha Wright^[9].
• A child of Richard Boyle was Martha Boyle^[10].
• A child of Richard Boyle was Elizabeth Boyle^[11].
• A child of Richard Boyle was Bridget Boyle^[12].
• A child of Richard Boyle was Michael Boyle^[13].
• A child of Richard Boyle was Dorothy Boyle^[14].
• A child of Richard Boyle was Jane Boyle^[15].
• Richard Boyle's professions included Anglican priest^[4].
• Richard Boyle held the position of Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry^[16].
• Richard Boyle held the position of Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross^[17].
• Richard Boyle held the position of Dean of Waterford^[18].
• Richard Boyle was educated at St John's College^[19].
• Richard Boyle's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[20].
• Richard Boyle is recorded as male^[21].
• Richard Boyle's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Richard Boyle's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable^[23].
• Richard Boyle's family name is recorded as Boyle^[24].
• Richard Boyle's given name is recorded as Richard^[25].
• Richard Boyle's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].
• Richard Boyle's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020^[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Boyle was born on January 1, 1574^[2]. His father was Michael Boyle^[7]. His mother was Jane Peacock^[8].

Education

Richard Boyle's education included a stint at St John's College^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Boyle's professions included Anglican priest^[4]. Positions held include Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry^[16], a position^[28], in Ireland^[29]; Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross^[17]; and Dean of Waterford^[18].

Personal Life

Among Richard Boyle's spouses was Martha Wright^[9]. Children include Martha Boyle^[10]; Elizabeth Boyle^[11], b. 1598^[30]; Bridget Boyle^[12], 1625–1665^[31]; Michael Boyle^[13], an Anglican priest^[32], 1609–1702^[33]; Dorothy Boyle^[14], 1624–1664^[34]; and Jane Boyle^[15]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1644^[3] and May 19, 1645^[6].

Why It Matters

Richard Boyle is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[5]

FAQs

Who were Richard Boyle's parents?

Richard Boyle's father was Michael Boyle^[7]. Richard Boyle's mother was Jane Peacock^[8].

Who was Richard Boyle married to?

Richard Boyle's spouses include Martha Wright^[9].

What did Richard Boyle do for work?

Richard Boyle worked as Anglican priest^[4].

Where did Richard Boyle go to school?

Richard Boyle was educated at St John's College^[19].