James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde

Summary

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde is a human^[1]. He was born in Dublin^[2]. He was born on April 29, 1665^[3]. He died in Avignon^[4]. He died on November 16, 1745^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was born in Dublin^[2].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde passed away in Avignon^[4].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was born on April 29, 1665^[3].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde died on November 16, 1745^[5].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde is buried at Westminster Abbey^[8].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's father was Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory^[9].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's mother was Emilia Butler, Countess of Ossory^[10].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was married to Mary Butler, Duchess of Ormond^[11].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was married to Lady Anne Hyde^[12].
• A child of James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was Mary Butler^[13].
• A child of James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was Lady Elizabeth Butler^[14].
• A child of James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was Julia Butler^[15].
• A child of James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was Lady Mary Butler^[16].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde held citizenship in Ireland^[17].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's professions included politician^[6].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland^[18].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland^[19].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde held the position of Chancellor of the University of Oxford^[20].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk^[21].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde held the position of High Sheriff of Somerset^[22].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland^[23].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was educated at University of Oxford^[24].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde received the Order of the Garter^[25].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde is recorded as male^[26].
• James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin^[2], James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde… he was born on April 29, 1665^[3]. His father was Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory^[9]. His mother was Emilia Butler, Countess of Ossory^[10].

Education

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's education included a stint at University of Oxford^[24].

Career and Affiliations

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's professions included politician^[6]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland^[18], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1171^[30]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland^[19]; Chancellor of the University of Oxford^[20], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk^[21], a position^[33], in United Kingdom^[34]; High Sheriff of Somerset^[22], a position^[35], in Kingdom of England^[36]; and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports^[37].

Recognition

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde received the Order of the Garter^[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Butler, Duchess of Ormond^[11], a correspondent^[38], 1664–1733^[39], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[40] and Lady Anne Hyde^[12], 1667–1684^[41]. Children include Mary Butler^[13], 1689–1713^[42]; Lady Elizabeth Butler^[14]; Julia Butler^[15], 1687–1771^[43]; and Lady Mary Butler^[16].

Death and Burial

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde died on November 16, 1745^[5]. He died in Avignon^[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey^[8].

Why It Matters

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

Where was James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde born?

Born in Dublin^[2], James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde…

Where did James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde die?

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde died in Avignon^[4].

Who were James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's parents?

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's father was Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory^[9]. James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's mother was Emilia Butler, Countess of Ossory^[10].

Who was James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde married to?

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde's spouses include Mary Butler, Duchess of Ormond^[11] and Lady Anne Hyde^[12].

What did James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde do for work?

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde worked as politician^[6].

Where did James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde go to school?

James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde was educated at University of Oxford^[24].

What awards did James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[25].