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Theobald Walter 1st Chief Butler
d. 1205
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Died
1205
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About
Theobald Walter came to Ireland with Prince John in 1185 and was granted the hereditary office of Butler of Ireland, the right to serve the King his first cup of wine at his crowning; the family took its surname from the office.
Research notes
THEOBALD WALTER (FitzWalter), 1st Chief Butler of Ireland (c.1165-1205), founder of the Butler house; brother of Hubert Walter Archbishop of Canterbury; father of the 2nd Chief Butler (our line). Standard documented Anglo-Norman/Irish genealogy per the cited authorities; contested rungs note-only, not hardened.