Edmond Hoyle
British writer and whist authority (1672-1769) · Writers · Died at 97
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.
Edmond Hoyle is read about 44 times a day, in 14 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 5 August 2026
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About this person
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1672 to 1769 · aged 97
