David Boyle, Lord Boyle facts for kids
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Lord Boyle
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| Lord President of Court of Session | |
| In office 7 October 1841 – 5 May 1852 |
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| Preceded by | Lord Granton |
| Succeeded by | Lord Colonsay |
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| Born | 26 July 1772 Irvine |
| Died | 30 January 1853 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | Dundonald, South Ayrshire |
| Spouses |
Elizabeth Montgomery
(m. 1804; died 1822)Catherine Campbell Smythe
(m. 1827) |
| Children | several, including Alexander and George |
| Relatives | John Boyle, 2nd Earl of Glasgow (grandfather) Alexander Dunlop (grandfather) David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow (grandson) |
David Boyle, Lord Boyle (born 26 July 1772 – died 4 February 1853) was an important judge in Britain. He held many high positions in the legal system of Scotland. He was known for his long career in law and government.
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Life of David Boyle
David Boyle was born on 26 July 1772. His birthplace was Shewalton, near Irvine in Scotland. His father was Reverend Patrick Boyle, and his mother was Elizabeth Dunlop.
Early Education and Law Career
David Boyle studied law at two famous universities. He first went to the University of St Andrews in 1787. Later, he continued his studies at the University of Glasgow in 1789.
In 1793, he became an advocate. An advocate is a lawyer who speaks for people in court. He quickly rose through the legal ranks. He became the Solicitor General for Scotland. This is a senior legal advisor to the government.
Political and Judicial Roles
From 1807 to 1811, David Boyle was a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented Ayrshire in the UK Parliament. During this time, he also served as the Solicitor General for Scotland.
In 1811, he became a Senator of the College of Justice. This meant he was appointed as a judge. His judicial title was Lord Boyle. He then became the Lord Justice Clerk from 1811 to 1841. This was a very high position in the Scottish courts.
Later, in 1841, he was appointed Lord Justice General. This is the highest judge in Scotland. He held this important role until 1852. He was also made a Privy Counsellor in 1820. This is an advisory body to the British monarch.
Other Achievements
From 1815 to 1817, Lord Boyle served as the Rector of the University of Glasgow. This is an honorary position, often held by a public figure.
He lived at 28 Charlotte Square in Edinburgh. This area is known for its grand buildings. David Boyle was buried near his family. His resting place is in Dundonald Churchyard in Ayrshire.
Family Life
David Boyle married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth Montgomery. They married in 1804. Elizabeth passed away in April 1822. They had several children together. One of their sons was Patrick Boyle. Another son, Alexander Boyle, became a vice-admiral in the Royal Navy.
In 1827, David Boyle married his second wife. Her name was Catherine Campbell Smythe. They also had children. Their son, George David Boyle, became a very important church leader. He was the Dean of Salisbury. David Boyle passed away on 4 February 1853. His second wife lived until December 1880.
His daughter, Helen, married Charles Dalrymple Fergusson. He was a Baronet of Kilkerran.
Memberships and Recognition
David Boyle was a member of several important groups.
- He joined the Highland Society in 1804.
- In 1820, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a prestigious group for scientists and scholars.
Images for kids
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The central pavilion on the south side of Charlotte Square, where Lord Boyle lived.
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A memorial dedicated to David Boyle at Dundonald.
