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1304 - 1363 (59 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | James BUTLER (1.Alianor1) was born on 04 Oct 1331 in Kilkenny; died between 18 Oct and 06 Nov 1382 in Knocktopher Castle; was buried in Church of Gowran. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: James Le Botiller
- Name: 2nd Earl of Ormond
- Name: the Chaste Earl
- Name: the Nobel Earl
Notes:
Name:
James Butler or Le Botiller, 2nd Earl of Ormond, was born at Kilkenny on 4 Oct 1331. He resided chiefly in Ireland, distinguishing himself in the wars there, and receiving many grants for his good services. He was several times Chief Governor of Ireland.
James Butler, Earl of Ormond, died aged fifty-one in his castle of Knocktopher on 18 Oct or 6 Nov. 1382, and was buried at Gowran.
James married Elizabeth/Anne DARCY on 15 May 1346 in Papal Dispensation. Elizabeth/Anne (daughter of John DARCY and Joan BURGH) died on 24 Mar 1389/90. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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