James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond
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James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond (23 May 1393 – 23 August 1452) was the son of James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond. He was called 'The White Earl', and was esteemed for his learning. He was the patron of the Irish literary work, 'The Book of the White Earl'. His career was marked by his long and bitter feud with the Talbot family.
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James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond | |
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Born | 23 May 1393 Kilkenny, Ireland |
Died | 23 August 1452 Dublin, Ireland |
Buried | St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin |
Spouse(s) | Joan de Beauchamp Elizabeth FitzGerald |
Issue | James Butler, 5th Earl of Ormond John Butler, 6th Earl of Ormond Thomas Butler, 7th Earl of Ormond Elizabeth Butler Anne Butler |
Father | James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond |
Mother | Anne Welles |
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