Richard Patrick Boyle Davey (12 July 1848 – 25 November 1911) was an English author and journalist.
After studying in France and Italy, Davey moved to New York City in 1870 and became an editor for Spirit of the Times.
In 1880 he returned to England to write for The Morning Post.
His non-fiction books include profiles of Cuba and Turkey based on his travels, and a series of books on the lives of famous women.
[1][2][3] Davey died on 25 November 1911 in Venice, Italy.