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− | + | Born at [[place of birth::Cork, Ireland]], daughter of [[family::Richard Boyle]], 1st Earl of Cork (1566-1643). She married [[family::Charles Rich]], 4th Earl of Warwick and lived at the earl's household at [[location::Leighs, Essex]]. Mary played an active role in her local community and donated much of her income to charitable causes. | |
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+ | Rich authored various spiritual and autobiographical works; her [[format::manuscript]] diaries, (British Library Add MS 27351-5) contain extensive references to her reading in her closet. | ||
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+ | None of her books have been identified. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:39, 24 June 2022
Mary BOYLE or RICH, Countess of Warwick 1624-1678
Biographical Note
Born at Cork, Ireland, daughter of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork (1566-1643). She married Charles Rich, 4th Earl of Warwick and lived at the earl's household at Leighs, Essex. Mary played an active role in her local community and donated much of her income to charitable causes.
Books
Rich authored various spiritual and autobiographical works; her manuscript diaries, (British Library Add MS 27351-5) contain extensive references to her reading in her closet.
Characteristic Markings
None of her books have been identified.
Sources
- Cambers, A. Godly reading. Cambridge, 2011, 48-50.
- Mendelson, Sara H. "Rich [née Boyle], Mary, countess of Warwick (1624–1678), noblewoman." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.