Joseph Butler

Summary

Joseph Butler is a human^[1]. Born in Wantage^[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1692^[3]. He passed away in Bath^[4]. He died on June 16, 1752^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], writer^[8], and Anglican priest^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Joseph Butler's place of birth was Wantage^[2].
• Joseph Butler passed away in Bath^[4].
• Joseph Butler was born on May 18, 1692^[3].
• Joseph Butler was born on January 1, 1692^[11].
• Joseph Butler died on June 16, 1752^[5].
• Joseph Butler died on January 1, 1752^[12].
• Burial took place at Bristol Cathedral^[13].
• Joseph Butler held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[14].
• Joseph Butler is identified as part of the English people ethnic group^[15].
• Joseph Butler's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Joseph Butler worked as a theologian^[7].
• Joseph Butler's professions included writer^[8].
• Joseph Butler worked as an Anglican priest^[9].
• Joseph Butler held the position of Bishop of Bristol^[16].
• Joseph Butler held the position of Dean of St Paul's^[17].
• Joseph Butler held the position of Bishop of Durham^[18].
• Joseph Butler held the position of Clerk of the Closet^[19].
• Joseph Butler was educated at Oriel College^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Joseph Butler is Whole Works of Joseph Butler^[21].
• Joseph Butler's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[22].
• Joseph Butler is recorded as male^[23].
• Joseph Butler's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Joseph Butler's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Butler^[25].
• Joseph Butler's diocese is recorded as Diocese of Durham^[26].
• Joseph Butler's family name is recorded as Butler^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Butler was born in Wantage^[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 18, 1692^[3] and January 1, 1692^[11]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group^[15].

Education

Joseph Butler was educated at Oriel College^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], writer^[8], and Anglican priest^[9]. Positions held include Bishop of Bristol^[16], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1542^[30]; Dean of St Paul's^[17], a position^[31], founded in 1090^[32]; Bishop of Durham^[18], a position^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1530^[35]; and Clerk of the Closet^[19], a position^[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph Butler is Whole Works of him^[21].

Personal Life

Joseph Butler's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 16, 1752^[5] and January 1, 1752^[12]. Joseph Butler passed away in Bath^[4]. Burial took place at Bristol Cathedral^[13].

Why It Matters

Joseph Butler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

He has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis^[39], a writer^[40], 1898–1963^[41], of United Kingdom^[42], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University^[43], specialised in writing^[44].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Butler born?

Joseph Butler's place of birth was Wantage^[2].

Where did Joseph Butler die?

Joseph Butler passed away in Bath^[4].

What did Joseph Butler do for work?

Joseph Butler worked as philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], writer^[8], and Anglican priest^[9].

Where did Joseph Butler go to school?

Joseph Butler was educated at Oriel College^[20].

Who did Joseph Butler influence?

Joseph Butler has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis^[39].