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Edmond Hoyle

Edmond Hoyle (1672-1769) was the inventor of whist, lived in London. He wrote on games and taught whist. His "Short Treatise on Whist" appeared in 1742.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • When in doubt, win the trick.
- Hoyle's Games, rule 12 for whist

Isaac Watts

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