Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough

Irish politician
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Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough

Summary

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough is a human[1]. He was born on March 4, 1728[2]. He died on January 24, 1779[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough was born on March 4, 1728[2].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough died on January 24, 1779[3].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's father was Humphrey Butler, 1st Earl of Lanesborough[6].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's mother was Mary Berry[7].
  • Among Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's spouses was Lady Jane Rochfort[8].
  • A child of Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough was Lady Mary Butler[9].
  • A child of Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough was Lady Catherine Butler[10].
  • A child of Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough was Augustus Richard Butler[11].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's professions included politician[4].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[13].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[14].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough is recorded as male[15].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's family name is recorded as Butler[17].

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Origins and Family

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough was born on March 4, 1728[2]. His father was Humphrey Butler, 1st Earl of Lanesborough[6]. His mother was Mary Berry[7].

Career and Affiliations

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[13] and Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[14].

Personal Life

Among Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's spouses was Lady Jane Rochfort[8]. Children include Lady Mary Butler[9], 1755–1826[18]; Lady Catherine Butler[10]; and Augustus Richard Butler[11], 1776–1820[19].

Death and Burial

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough died on January 24, 1779[3].

Why It Matters

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's parents?

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's father was Humphrey Butler, 1st Earl of Lanesborough[6]. Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's mother was Mary Berry[7].

Who was Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough married to?

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough's spouses include Lady Jane Rochfort[8].

What did Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough do for work?

Brinsley Butler, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11w ago · JShaw1606 · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Butler
    Wikitree person id Butler-8664
    Instance of human
    Father Humphrey Butler, 1st Earl of Lanesborough
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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