Sir Walter Butler, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir Walter Butler was an important Irish nobleman who lived a long time ago. He was given a special title called a baronet on July 8, 1645. This title meant he was part of the Baronetage of Ireland, which is a group of people with a special rank, just below a baron. Sir Walter Butler passed away in 1650.

Sir Walter Butler's Family

Sir Walter Butler was the son of Edmond Butler of Polestown, who died in 1636. His family, the Butlers, were a very old and important family in Ireland. They were a branch of the famous Butler family, and Sir Walter was related to James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond, a powerful leader from earlier times.

Sir Walter married Elizabeth Butler. She was the daughter of Richard Butler, 3rd Viscount Mountgarret. Elizabeth was also from a noble family and was related to the same Earl of Ormond as Sir Walter. Together, Sir Walter and Elizabeth had a son named Sir Richard Butler, 2nd Baronet Polestown, who later inherited his father's title.

His Role in Kilkenny

Sir Walter Butler held an important job as the Governor of Kilkenny. This meant he was in charge of the city. On March 28, 1650, Kilkenny surrendered to Oliver Cromwell and his army. This was a big event in Irish history.

The place called Polestown, where Sir Walter's baronet title came from, is known today as Paulstown. It is located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.

See also

• Butler baronets
• Butler dynasty