Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery
Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Irish celebrity Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery.
Last updated on April 20, 2025.
Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery, styled Lord Broghill from 1628 to 1660, was an Anglo-Irish soldier and politician who sat in the House of Commons of England at various times between 1654 and 1679. Boyle fought in the Irish Confederate Wars and subsequently became known for his antagonism towards Irish Catholics and their political aspirations. He was also a noted playwright and writer on 17th century warfare.