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James Butler, 5th Earl of Ormond

Lancastrian of the Wars of the Roses (1420-1461) · Politicians · Died at 40

James Butler, 5th Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire was an Anglo-Irish nobleman and soldier. Butler was a staunch Lancastrian and supporter of Queen consort Margaret of Anjou during the Wars of the Roses. He was beheaded by the victorious Yorkists following the Battle of Towton.

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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1420 to 1461 · aged 40