George Butler

English schoolmaster and divine (1774-1853)
Person human Q5537496
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George Butler

Summary

George Butler is a human[1]. He was born in Pimlico[2]. He was born on July 5, 1774[3]. He passed away in Deanery[4]. He died on April 30, 1853[5]. He worked as a pedagogue[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pimlico[2], George Butler…
  • George Butler died in Deanery[4].
  • George Butler was born on July 5, 1774[3].
  • George Butler died on April 30, 1853[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin[8].
  • George Butler's father was Weeden Butler[9].
  • George Butler's mother was Anne Giberne[10].
  • Among George Butler's spouses was Sarah Maria Gray[11].
  • A child of George Butler was Arthur Gray Butler[12].
  • A child of George Butler was Montagu Butler[13].
  • A child of George Butler was George Butler[14].
  • A child of George Butler was Spencer Percival Butler[15].
  • A child of George Butler was Louisa Jane Butler[16].
  • George Butler held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • George Butler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • George Butler's professions included pedagogue[6].
  • George Butler held the position of Dean of Peterborough[19].
  • George Butler held the position of rector[20].
  • Among George Butler's employers was Harrow School[21].
  • George Butler's education included a stint at Sidney Sussex College[22].
  • George Butler received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • George Butler was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • George Butler's religion is recorded as Church of England[25].
  • George Butler is recorded as male[26].
  • George Butler's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

George Butler's place of birth was Pimlico[2]. He was born on July 5, 1774[3]. His father was Weeden Butler[9]. His mother was Anne Giberne[10].

Education

George Butler's education included a stint at Sidney Sussex College[22]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[28], Master of Arts[29], Bachelor of Divinity[30], and Doctor of Divinity[31].

Career and Affiliations

George Butler's professions included pedagogue[6]. He was employed by Harrow School[21]. Positions held include Dean of Peterborough[19], a position[32], founded in 1541[33] and rector[20], an elective office[34].

Recognition

George Butler received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

Personal Life

Among George Butler's spouses was Sarah Maria Gray[11]. Children include Arthur Gray Butler[12], a writer[35], 1831–1909[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Montagu Butler[13], an academic[38], 1833–1918[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; he[14], a clergyman[41], 1819–1890[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43]; Spencer Percival Butler[15], a barrister[44], 1828–1915[45]; and Louisa Jane Butler[16], 1822–1897[46]. His religion is recorded as Church of England[25].

Death and Burial

George Butler died on April 30, 1853[5]. He died in Deanery[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin[8].

Why It Matters

George Butler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was George Butler born?

George Butler's place of birth was Pimlico[2].

Where did George Butler die?

George Butler passed away in Deanery[4].

Who were George Butler's parents?

George Butler's father was Weeden Butler[9]. George Butler's mother was Anne Giberne[10].

Who was George Butler married to?

George Butler's spouses include Sarah Maria Gray[11].

What did George Butler do for work?

George Butler worked as pedagogue[6].

Where did George Butler go to school?

George Butler was educated at Sidney Sussex College[22].

What awards did George Butler receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] . wikidata.org.
  26. [30] . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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