Edwin John Butler

British botanist (1874-1943)
Person human Q5346564
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Edwin John Butler

Summary

Edwin John Butler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kilkee[2]. He was born on August 13, 1874[3]. He died on April 4, 1943[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], mycologist[6], microbiologist[7], and botanical collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edwin John Butler's place of birth was Kilkee[2].
  • Edwin John Butler was born on August 13, 1874[3].
  • Edwin John Butler died on April 4, 1943[4].
  • Edwin John Butler's father was Thomas Butler[10].
  • Edwin John Butler's mother was Annie Barry[11].
  • Edwin John Butler was married to Nina Le Mesurier[12].
  • A child of Edwin John Butler was Sheila Butler[13].
  • A child of Edwin John Butler was Patricia Butler[14].
  • A child of Edwin John Butler was Standish Butler[15].
  • Edwin John Butler held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Edwin John Butler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Edwin John Butler held citizenship in Irish Free State[18].
  • Edwin John Butler worked as a botanist[5].
  • Edwin John Butler's professions included mycologist[6].
  • Edwin John Butler worked as a microbiologist[7].
  • Edwin John Butler worked as a botanical collector[8].
  • Edwin John Butler received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Edwin John Butler received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Edwin John Butler received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[21].
  • Edwin John Butler received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[22].
  • Edwin John Butler received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[23].
  • Edwin John Butler was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Edwin John Butler is recorded as male[25].
  • Edwin John Butler's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edwin John Butler's Commons category is recorded as Edwin John Butler[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edwin John Butler was born in Kilkee[2]. He was born on August 13, 1874[3]. His father was Thomas Butler[10]. His mother was Annie Barry[11].

Education

Academic degrees include Bachelor of Medicine[28], Bachelor of Surgery[29], and Bachelor of Obstetrics[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5], mycologist[6], microbiologist[7], and botanical collector[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[21], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[22]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[23].

Personal Life

Among Edwin John Butler's spouses was Nina Le Mesurier[12]. Children include Sheila Butler[13], b. 1903[37]; Patricia Butler[14]; and Standish Butler[15].

Death and Burial

Edwin John Butler died on April 4, 1943[4]. The cause of death was influenza[38].

Why It Matters

Edwin John Butler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Edwin John Butler born?

Edwin John Butler was born in Kilkee[2].

Who were Edwin John Butler's parents?

Edwin John Butler's father was Thomas Butler[10]. Edwin John Butler's mother was Annie Barry[11].

Who was Edwin John Butler married to?

Edwin John Butler's spouses include Nina Le Mesurier[12].

What did Edwin John Butler do for work?

Edwin John Butler worked as botanist[5], mycologist[6], microbiologist[7], and botanical collector[8].

What awards did Edwin John Butler receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[21], and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . royalsociety.org.nz. royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Obstetrics
    Given name Edwin
    Spouse Nina Le Mesurier
    Family name Butler
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