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Boyle (Richard) (1st earl of Cork)

  • 1566–1643
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English politician, born in Kent, who confiscated much land in Munster and became the first earl of Cork (1620) and lord treasurer of Ireland (1631).


See also: Boyle (Lewis) [of Kinalmeaky]
Boyle (Lewis) ... of Kinalmeaky
(1619–1642)
Baron Bandonbridge and 1st Viscount Boyle of Kinalmeaky, one of the sons of Richard Boyle, earl of Cork; was killed at the battle of Liscarroll.
See more Boyle (Robert)
Boyle (Robert)
(1627–1691)
Anglo-Irish scientist, natural philosopher, a son of Richard, first earl of Cork (d. 1643); a devout Anglican who financed the printing of the Irish Bible.
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Oxford dictionary of national biography, Online: Oxford University Press, 2004–present. URL: <http://www.oxforddnb.com>. 
comments: General editors include Lawrence Goldman, et al.
Barnard (Toby) [id. 3133. ‘Boyle, Richard, first earl of Cork’] direct link
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