Abstract
Butler, Charles (1671–1758), 2nd earl of Arran, 3rd titular duke of Ormond, soldier and Jacobite, was born 4 September 1671 in Dublin, second son of Thomas Butler (qv) (1634–80), earl of Ossory, and his wife Lady Amelia, eldest daughter of Louis, lord of Nassau, baron of Beverweart, La Leeke, Odyke, and Averquerque, and governor of Sluys, a natural son of Maurice, prince of Orange, and Madam de Beverweart, countess of Mecklin.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Dictionary of Irish Biography |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 100-101 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780521633314 |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 1 Nov 2009 |