Burlington, Richard Boyle, 3rd earl of

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Burlington, Richard Boyle, 3rd earl of (1694–1753) English architect. Burlington was an important exponent of Palladianism in England. He promoted the style through his own buildings, such as his villa at Chiswick, London. He also published drawings by Palladio and Inigo Jones.

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Boyle. See Burlington.

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