James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond 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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Position held: Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Earl of Ormond (Ireland)
Born: May 23, 1393
Died: August 22, 1452

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Joan Butler, Countess of Ormondspouse Lady Joan FitzGeraldspouse Elizabeth FitzGeraldspouse Thomas Butler, 7th Earl of Ormondchild Lady Elizabeth Butlerchild John Butler, 6th Earl of Ormondchild James Butler, 5th Earl of Ormondchild James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormondfather Anne Butler, Countess of Ormondmother Sir Richard Butler of Polestownsibling James Butlersibling Edmund Butlersibling

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Position held: Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Earl of Ormond (Ireland)
Born: May 23, 1393
Died: August 22, 1452

Family