John Boyle, 14th Earl of Cork

Male, Deceased Person

1916 – 2003

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Who was John Boyle, 14th Earl of Cork?

John William Boyle, 14th Earl of Cork and 14th Earl of Orrery DSC VRD, styled The Honourable John Boyle from 1965 to 1995, was an Irish and British peer.

He was educated at Harrow and King's College London, graduating in 1937. He fought in World War II, being mentioned in despatches on two occasions, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. His son, Jonathan, succeeded him to the Earldom in 2003.

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Born
May 12, 1916
Education
  • Harrow School
Died
Nov 14, 2003

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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