James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond was the son of James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond. He was called 'The White Earl', and was esteemed for his learning. He was the patron of the Irish literary work, 'The Book of the White Earl'. His career was marked by his long and bitter feud with the Talbot family.
- Position held
- Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Earl of Ormond (Ireland)
- Born
- May 23, 1393
- Died
- August 22, 1452
