Edmond Hoyle

(1672–1769) Writer Kingdom of Great Britain

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Edmond Hoyle was a writer from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for A short treatise on the game of whist.

Quick Facts About Edmond Hoyle

Born: January 1, 1672
Died: August 29, 1769
Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession: Writer
Notable works: A short treatise on the game of whist

About Edmond Hoyle

Edmond Hoyle was an English writer best known for his works on the rules and play of card games. The phrase "according to Hoyle" came into the language as a reflection of his broadly perceived authority on the subject; use of the phrase has since expanded to any appeal to a putative authority.

Biography source: Wikipedia