Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington

Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694–1753) was a British architect, composer and politician.

Also recorded as Richard Boyle Burlington Earl of; Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington; Richard, Earl of Burlington Boyle; 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork Richard Boyle; Richard, 3rd Earl of Burlington Boyle; Earl of Burlington Richard Boyle.

Overview

Born at Yorkshire in 1694, died at Chiswick in 1753.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Palladian architecture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Chiswick and York. Positions recorded include Ard-Chisteoir na hÉireann and Member of the Privy Council of Ireland. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Works named in the authority record are Burlington House.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society and Order of the Garter.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q555723: Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington

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