Thomas Butler | |
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| Earl of Ossory | |
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| Successor | James, 2nd Duke of Ormonde |
| Born | 8 July 1634 Kilkenny Castle, Ireland |
| Died | 30 July 1680 London, England |
| Spouse(s) | Emilia van Nassau |
| Issue Detail | James, Charles, Henrietta, & others |
| Father | James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond |
| Mother | Elizabeth Preston |
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.