Piers FitzThomas Butler

Irish noble
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroIrish noble
PlacesIreland
isNoble
Work fieldRoyals
Gender
Male
Death1 January 1601
Family
Father:Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond
Children:Edward Butler 1st Viscount Galmoye
The details

Biography

Piers FitzThomas Butler of Duiske (died 1601), was the illegitimate son of Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond. The lands of Duiske Abbey had reverted to his father. In 1597, the earl executed a deed of conveyance in his favour for the lands (when Piers had reached maturity).

Marriage and issue

He married Katherine Fleming, the eldest daughter and co-heiress of Thomas, Lord Slane. They had two sons. Piers was succeeded by Sir Edward Butler of Duiske, knt. On 16 May 1646, Edward was created Viscount Galmoye.

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