James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde

Anglo-Irish statesman
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James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde
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James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde

Summary

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde is a human[1]. Born in Clerkenwell[2], he… he was born on October 19, 1610[3]. He passed away in Kingston Lacy[4]. He died on July 21, 1688[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Clerkenwell[2], James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde…
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde passed away in Kingston Lacy[4].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was born on October 19, 1610[3].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde died on July 21, 1688[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's father was Thomas Butler, Viscount Thurles[9].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's mother was Elizabeth, Lady Thurles[10].
  • Among James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's spouses was Elizabeth Butler[11].
  • A child of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield[12].
  • A child of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory[13].
  • A child of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was Thomas Butler, Viscount Thurles[14].
  • A child of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was John Butler, 1st Earl of Gowran[15].
  • A child of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Arran[16].
  • A child of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was Lady Mary Butler[17].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's professions included statesperson[6].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[19].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde held the position of Chancellor of the University of Oxford[20].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[21].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland[22].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland[23].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland[24].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[25].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde received the Knight of the Garter[26].
  • James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was a member of Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Clerkenwell[2], James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde… he was born on October 19, 1610[3]. His father was Thomas Butler, Viscount Thurles[9]. His mother was Elizabeth, Lady Thurles[10].

Education

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[25].

Career and Affiliations

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's professions included statesperson[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[19]; Chancellor of the University of Oxford[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[21], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Lord Deputy of Ireland[22], a position[32].

Recognition

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde received the Knight of the Garter[26].

Personal Life

Among James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's spouses was Elizabeth Butler[11]. Children include Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield[12], 1640–1665[33], of Ireland[34]; Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory[13], a politician[35], 1634–1680[36], awarded the Knight of the Garter[37]; Thomas Butler, Viscount Thurles[14]; John Butler, 1st Earl of Gowran[15], 1643–1677[38], of Kingdom of England[39]; Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Arran[16], a politician[40], 1639–1686[41], of Kingdom of England[42]; and Lady Mary Butler[17], 1646–1710[43]. He was affiliated with the Cavalier[44].

Death and Burial

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde died on July 21, 1688[5]. He died in Kingston Lacy[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde born?

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was born in Clerkenwell[2].

Where did James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde die?

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde passed away in Kingston Lacy[4].

Who were James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's parents?

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's father was Thomas Butler, Viscount Thurles[9]. James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's mother was Elizabeth, Lady Thurles[10].

Who was James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde married to?

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde's spouses include Elizabeth Butler[11].

What did James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde do for work?

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde worked as statesperson[6].

Where did James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde go to school?

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[25].

What awards did James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[26].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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