John Butler, 1st Earl of Gowran

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John Butler, 1st Earl of Gowran (b. after 1639-d. before 1686) was a British peer. The son of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde and his wife, Elizabeth, was created 1st (and last) Earl of Gowran. He never married and the title died with him.

Lord Butler was created Baron Aghrim, Viscount Clonmore and Earl of Gowran, all in the Peerage of Ireland, on 13 Apr 1676.

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Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by
New Creaton
Earl of Gowran
1676-before 1686
Succeeded by
Extinct
Viscount Clonmore
1676-before 1686
Baron Aghrim
1676-before 1686