Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory
The Earl of Ossory | |
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Portrait by Sir Peter Lely | |
| Born | 8 July 1634 Kilkenny Castle, Ireland |
| Died | 30 July 1680 London, England |
| Branch | Irish Army Royal Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general (Irish Army) Vice-admiral (Royal Navy) |
| Commands | HMS Resolution |
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| Spouse(s) | Emilia van Nassau |
| Children | 11 including: James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde Charles Butler, 1st Earl of Arran Elizabeth Butler, Countess of Derby Henrietta d'Auverquerque, Countess of Grantham |
| Relations | James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond (father) Elizabeth Preston (mother) |
Vice-Admiral Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory KG PC PC (Ire) (8 July 1634 – 30 July 1680) was an Irish soldier and politician. He was the eldest son of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond but predeceased his father and therefore never succeeded as duke.