John Boyle, 3rd Earl of Glasgow facts for kids
John Boyle, 3rd Earl of Glasgow (born November 4, 1714 – died March 7, 1775) was an important Scottish nobleman. An Earl is a noble title, like a duke or a baron, often passed down through families.
Early Life and Family Home
John Boyle was the son of the 2nd Earl of Glasgow, also named John Boyle. His mother was Helenor Morrison. The Boyle family was well-known in Scotland. Their main family home was Kelburn Castle, located in North Ayrshire.
Military Service and Public Roles
John Boyle had a career in the military. He was a captain in the 33rd Regiment of Foot. He fought in two major battles during his time as a soldier:
- The Battle of Fontenoy on April 30, 1745
- The Battle of Lauffeld on July 2, 1747
He was injured in both of these battles.
After his military service, John Boyle took on other important roles:
- From 1755 to 1757, he was the Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow. This was a high position at the university.
- From 1764 to 1772, he served as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This role connected the King or Queen with the Church of Scotland.
John Boyle passed away at Kelburn Castle on March 7, 1775.
Family Life
On July 7, 1755, John Boyle married Elizabeth Ross. She was the daughter of George Ross, 13th Lord Ross. Through their marriage, Elizabeth's family estates, including Halkhead, eventually became part of the Boyle family's lands.
Elizabeth lived longer than John. She died in London on October 9, 1791.
John and Elizabeth had two children:
- John Boyle (born March 26, 1756), who sadly died when he was a baby.
- George Boyle, 4th Earl of Glasgow, who inherited his father's title.
