Charles Boyle, 2nd Viscount Blesington facts for kids
Charles Boyle, 2nd Viscount Blesington, was an important Irish nobleman who lived a long time ago. He was part of the House of Lords, which is like a special part of the government where important people help make laws. He became a Viscount after his father passed away.
Who Was Charles Boyle?
Charles Boyle was an Irish peer. A peer is a person who holds a special title, like a Duke, Earl, or Viscount. These titles were usually passed down through families. Charles Boyle became the 2nd Viscount Blesington. He was also a member of the House of Lords, which is a bit like a parliament or a council of important people who advised the king and helped make rules.
His Family Background
Charles Boyle was the son of Murrough Boyle, 1st Viscount Blesington. His mother was Lady Anne Coote. Her father was Charles Coote, 2nd Earl of Mountrath. So, Charles Boyle came from a family with many important titles and connections.
Charles Boyle got married twice. His first wife was Penelope Rose Coote. His second wife was Martha Matthews. With Martha, he had a son named Murrough. Sadly, his son passed away when he was very young.
A Career in Politics
Before he became a Viscount, Charles Boyle was a Member of Parliament for a place called Blessington. This means he was chosen to represent the people of Blessington in the Irish Parliament. He served as a Member of Parliament from 1711 until 1718.
In 1718, his father passed away. This meant Charles Boyle then became the 2nd Viscount Blesington. He took over his father's title and his place in the House of Lords.
His Legacy
Charles Boyle passed away on 2 June 1732 in Paris. He was buried in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, which is a very old and famous church in Ireland.
When Charles Boyle died, his land and properties went to his sister, Anne. However, his special titles, like "Viscount Blesington," could not be passed on. This meant his titles became "extinct," which means they ended and no one else could use them after him.
