Thomas Butler, 6th Earl of Ossory

Thomas Butler
Earl of Ossory
Thomas Butler, Earl of Ossory by Sir Peter Lely.jpg
Detail from the portrait below
SuccessorJames, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
Born8 July 1634
Kilkenny Castle, Ireland
Died30 July 1680
London, England
Spouse(s)Emilia van Nassau
Issue
Detail
James, Charles, Henrietta, & others
FatherJames Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond
MotherElizabeth 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.