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Robert Boyle

1627 - 1691

Born

25 January 1627

Lismore Castle, Munster, Ireland, Europe

Died

30 December 1691

London, England, Europe

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
28/11/1660
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
33
Relationships
Parents: Richard Boyle, first Earl of Cork, and Catherine Fenton Siblings: thirteen surviving, incl. Richard Boyle, first Earl of Burlington and second Earl of Cork; Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh; Roger Boyle, first Earl of Orrery; Mary Rich, Countess of Warwick Additional relatives: nephews Richard Boyle (FRS 1663); Charles Boyle (FRS 1685); Viscount Dungarvan (FRS 1664); Richard Jones, 1st Earl of Ranelagh (FRS 1663)

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