James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond

Irish Earl
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James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond

Summary

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond is a human[1]. Born in Kilkenny[2], he… he was born on +1393-05-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on +1452-08-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's place of birth was Kilkenny[2].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond passed away in Dublin[4].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was born on +1393-05-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond died on +1452-08-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond is buried at St. Mary's Abbey[7].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's father was James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond[8].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's mother was Anne Butler, Countess of Ormond[9].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was married to Joan Butler, Countess of Ormond[10].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was married to Lady Joan FitzGerald[11].
  • A child of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was Thomas Butler, 7th Earl of Ormond[12].
  • A child of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was Lady Elizabeth Butler[13].
  • A child of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was John Butler, 6th Earl of Ormond[14].
  • A child of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was James Butler, 5th Earl of Ormond[15].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[16].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond held the position of Earl of Ormond (Ireland)[17].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond is recorded as male[18].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's family is recorded as Butler dynasty[20].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's family name is recorded as Butler[21].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's name in native language is recorded as James Butler, 4st Earl of Ormond[24].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond dates from the 15th century generation[25].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond dates from the 14th century generation[26].
  • James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's sibling is recorded as Sir Richard Butler of Polestown[27].

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Origins and Family

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's place of birth was Kilkenny[2]. He was born on +1393-05-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond[8]. His mother was Anne Butler, Countess of Ormond[9].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1171[30] and Earl of Ormond (Ireland)[17], a noble title[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joan Butler, Countess of Ormond[10], 1396–1430[32] and Lady Joan FitzGerald[11], 1398–1452[33]. Children include Thomas Butler, 7th Earl of Ormond[12], 1420–1515[34]; Lady Elizabeth Butler[13], 1420–1473[35]; John Butler, 6th Earl of Ormond[14], 1422–1476[36], of Kingdom of England[37]; and James Butler, 5th Earl of Ormond[15], a politician[38], 1420–1461[39], of Kingdom of England[40], awarded the Knight of the Garter[41].

Death and Burial

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond died on +1452-08-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Dublin[4]. He is buried at St. Mary's Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond born?

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was born in Kilkenny[2].

Where did James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond die?

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's parents?

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's father was James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond[8]. James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's mother was Anne Butler, Countess of Ormond[9].

Who was James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond married to?

James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond's spouses include Joan Butler, Countess of Ormond[10] and Lady Joan FitzGerald[11].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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