John Boyle, 14th Earl of Cork

John William Boyle, 14th Earl of Cork and 14th Earl of Orrery DSC VRD (12 May 1916 14 November 2003), 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. He was married to Mary Gordon-Finlayson, daughter of General Sir Robert Gordon-Finlayson. His eldest son, Jonathan, succeeded him to the Earldom in 2003. John and Mary also had two younger sons: Robert and Reginald.

References

    Peerage of Ireland
    Preceded by
    Patrick Boyle
    Earl of Cork and Orrery
    19952003
    Succeeded by
    John Boyle
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