Piers Butler, 18th Viscount Mountgarret

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Piers James Richard Butler, 18th Viscount Mountgarret was born on 15 April 1961, the son of Richard Henry Piers Butler, 17th Viscount Mountgarret and Gillian Buckley. He was educated at Eton College and St. Andrews University

He married, firstly, Laura Brown Gary, in 1995. He and Laura were divorced in 2000.

He is understood to be the likely heir to the ancient Earldom of Ormonde (created 1328) as well as the 16th century Earldom of Ossory, but has not proven his claim.

His engagement with Fenella M. Fawcus (daughter of Mr and Mrs David Fawcus) was announced on 9 January 2006.

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Earl of Ormonde (Irish creations)

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Preceded by:
Richard Butler
Viscount Mountgarret Succeeded by:
Current incumbent


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