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Theobald Walter Le Botiller 1st Baron Butler and the first Chief Butler of Ireland

Person Chart

Parents

Father Date of Birth Mother Date of Birth
Hervey Walter Maud De Valoignes

Partners

Partner Date of Birth Children
Maud Le Vavasour 6/24/1176 Theobald Butler 2nd Baron Butler

Person Events

Event Type Date Place Description
Marriage 1189
Death 1206

Notes
Theobald's father had been the hereditary holder of the office of butler of England, and when Theobald accompanied Prince John to Ireland in 1185, he was named Butler of Ireland, as well as a large section of the northeastern part of the kingdom of Limerick.

The family changed their name from FitzWalter in 1185 to Butler.
Theobald Walter or Theobald Butler or Theobald Walter le Boteler was the first Baron Butler and the first Chief Butler of Ireland. Theobald was the ancestor of the Butler family of Ireland. He was also involved in the invasions of Ireland by Kings Henry II of England and John of England. He also held the office of Butler of England and was for a time the High Sheriff of Lancashire.[1] His eldest brother Hubert Walter became the Archbishop of Canterbury and justiciar and Lord Chancellor of England.