Patrick Boyle, 10th Earl of Glasgow facts for kids
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The Earl of Glasgow
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
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| as a hereditary peer 28 February 1990 – 11 November 1999 |
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| Preceded by | The 9th Earl of Glasgow |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| as an elected hereditary peer 17 January 2005 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl Russell |
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Patrick Robin Archibald Boyle
30 July 1939 |
| Political party | Liberal Democrat |
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Isabel James
(m. 1974; died 2019) |
| Children | David Boyle, Viscount Kelburn Lady Alice Boyle |
| Parents | David Boyle, 9th Earl of Glasgow Dorothea Lyle |
| Education | Eton College University of Paris |
| Occupation | Politician, peer |
Patrick Robin Archibald Boyle, also known as the 10th Earl of Glasgow, was born on July 30, 1939. He is a Scottish peer, which means he holds a special title passed down through his family. He is also a politician and the current leader, or chief, of Clan Boyle. His family's historic home is Kelburn Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. Today, he is a member of the Liberal Democrat party and serves in the House of Lords, which is part of the UK's Parliament.
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About the Earl of Glasgow
Early Life and Education
Patrick Boyle was born to the 9th Earl of Glasgow and his first wife, Dorothea Lyle. He attended Ludgrove School and then Eton College, a famous school in England. After that, he studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, France.
Family Life
In 1974, he married Isabel James. She was the daughter of George Douglas James. Isabel passed away in 2019.
They had two children together:
- David Michael Douglas Boyle, Viscount Kelburn (born in 1978)
- Lady Alice Dorothy Boyle (born in 1981)
His Career and Public Service
Early Career
In 1960, Patrick Boyle served in the Royal Naval Reserve, where he became a sub-lieutenant. After his time in the navy, he worked in the film and television industry. He was an assistant director for films and produced TV documentaries. In 1977, he started the Kelburn Country Centre, which is a popular visitor attraction.
Role as a Peer
When his father passed away in 1984, Patrick Boyle inherited his family's titles and became the 10th Earl of Glasgow. In 1995, he was appointed a deputy lieutenant for Ayrshire and Arran. This is a special role that supports the King's representative in the area.
He has served in the House of Lords, which is the upper house of the UK Parliament. After a change in the law in 1999, most hereditary peers (those who inherited their titles) no longer automatically had a seat. However, in 2005, he was elected by other hereditary peers to keep his seat in the House of Lords. He took over the seat from the 5th Earl Russell.
