Background
Boyle was the fourth son of Edmund Boyle, 8th Earl of Cork, and his wife Isabella Henrietta (née Poyntz).
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Robert Boyle
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He was re-elected unopposed at the resulting by-election in March 1853, and held his seat in the House of Commons until his death the following year, aged 45. Serving in the Crimean War, Boyle died of fever in Varna, and was buried at sea.
Achievements
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He served with the Coldstream Guards and achieved the rank of Colonel. Boyle was returned unopposed in 1852, but that election was later voided after an electoral petition, because Boyle"s position as Secretary of the Most Illustrious Order of Street Patrick election was held to be an office of profit under the crown.
Membership
15th United Kingdom Parliament. 16th United Kingdom Parliament]
At the 1847 general election he was elected unopposed as the Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Frome.
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Political Party
Liberal party