Butler–Preston alliance

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The Butler–Preston alliance was a dynastic union between the powerful Butler family and the noble Preston line in early modern Ireland, strengthening their political and social influence.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dynastic alliance
marital union
political alliance
hasCharacteristic power-consolidating union
strategic marriage arrangement
hasContext Irish nobility
early modern Irish politics
hasCountry Kingdom of Ireland NERFINISHED
hasEffect consolidation of noble networks in Ireland
increased power of Butler family
increased power of Preston family
hasLocation Ireland NERFINISHED
early modern Ireland NERFINISHED
hasParticipant Butler family NERFINISHED
Preston family NERFINISHED
hasPurpose strengthening political influence
strengthening social influence
hasTemporalContext early modern period
hasType inter-noble marriage alliance
influenced regional power balance in Ireland
operatedWithin Catholic noble networks in Ireland
feudal landholding system in Ireland
relatedTo Anglo-Irish aristocracy NERFINISHED
Butler dynasty NERFINISHED
Preston line

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Elizabeth Preston, 2nd Lady Dingwall marriageAlliance Butler–Preston alliance