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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 '.
Feb 1, 2023 · 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'.
Biography of James Butler, 4th earl of Ormond (c. 1390–1452), a prominent figure in Irish and English politics. Learn about his career, marriages, factional rivalry, and legacy.
Overview. 4th earl of Ormond, James Butler. (c. 1390—1452) Quick Reference. ( c .1390–1452), called ‘the White Earl’, son of the 3rd earl (d. 1405), eight times chief governor (king's lieutenant 1420–2, 1425–6, 1442–4, justiciar 1426–7, and deputy in 1407–8, 1424, 1441–2, and ...
Jul 1, 2023 · James, known as the White Earl (perhaps because of his very fair hair), was the son of James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond, and Anne Welles. [2] [3] He was born at Fruglasse, County Kilkenny, Ireland on 28 May 1393.
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James Butler 4th Earl of Ormond. Alfred Webb. A Compendium of Irish Biography. 1878. Butler, James, 4th Earl of Ormond, known as the "White Earl," was, like many of his predecessors, a minor when his father died. He received an education in advance of most young Irish lords of his time.
Butler, James, 4th Earl of Ormond, known as the "White Earl," was, like many of his predecessors, a minor when his father died. He received an education in advance of most young Irish lords of his time.
