Tag Archives: England

Edmond Hoyle – He Made the Rules

Posted on June 16, 2008 by The Editor

Edmond Hoyle (1672-1769), also known as Edmund Hoyle, was a gentleman and writer best known as an expert on the rules and playing strategies of card games. The well-known phrase “according to Hoyle” became part of the language as a … Continue reading →

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The History of the Hoyle surname

Posted on June 10, 2008 by The Editor

The surname “Hoyle” originally had Welsh origins, but over time became a relatively common English surname.  Many American Hoyle families have their roots in the British Isles, and there are still many Hoyle families living in England and throughout the United Kingdom.  Hoyle families … Continue reading →

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