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Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork, was born on October 13, 1566, in Canterbury. He held the citizenship of the United Kingdom and was educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Richard Boyle passed away on September 15, 1643, in Youghal.
As an architect, Richard Boyle was the father of several notable children, including Robert Boyle, Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh, Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington, Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery, and Francis Boyle, 1st Viscount Shannon. He also had other children: Mary Rich, Countess of Warwick and E. Roger Boyle.
Richard Boyle's father was E. Roger Boyle. As a prominent figure in his time, Richard Boyle's legacy can be traced through his numerous offspring and the impact they had during their lives.
