Richard Butler

Australian politician (1850–1925)
Person human Q7324498
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Richard Butler

Summary

Richard Butler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stadhampton[2]. He was born on December 3, 1850[3]. He passed away in Croydon[4]. He died on April 28, 1925[5]. He worked as a politician[6], farmer[7], and cattle rancher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stadhampton[2], Richard Butler…
  • Richard Butler died in Croydon[4].
  • Richard Butler was born on December 3, 1850[3].
  • Richard Butler died on April 28, 1925[5].
  • Burial took place at North Road Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Richard Butler was Richard L. Butler[11].
  • Richard Butler held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Richard Butler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was Richard Butler's native language[14].
  • Richard Butler's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Butler's professions included farmer[7].
  • Richard Butler's professions included cattle rancher[8].
  • Richard Butler held the position of Premier of South Australia[15].
  • Richard Butler held the position of Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly[16].
  • Richard Butler held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[17].
  • Richard Butler held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18].
  • Richard Butler held the position of Minister of Agriculture[19].
  • Richard Butler held the position of Minister of Education[20].
  • Richard Butler was educated at St Peter's College[21].
  • Richard Butler received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Richard Butler is recorded as male[23].
  • Richard Butler's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Richard Butler was affiliated with the Farmers and Producers Political Union[25].
  • Richard Butler was affiliated with the Liberal Union[26].
  • Richard Butler was affiliated with the Liberal Federation[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stadhampton[2], Richard Butler… he was born on December 3, 1850[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Richard Butler was educated at St Peter's College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], farmer[7], and cattle rancher[8]. Positions held include Premier of South Australia[15], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30]; Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly[16], a public office[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1857[33]; Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[17]; Minister of Agriculture[19]; Minister of Education[20]; and Treasurer of South Australia[34], a public office[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1856[37].

Recognition

Richard Butler received the Knight Bachelor[22].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Butler was Richard L. Butler[11]. Political affiliations include Farmers and Producers Political Union[25], a defunct political party[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1904[40]; Liberal Union[26], a defunct political party[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1910[43]; and Liberal Federation[27], a defunct political party[44], in Australia[45], founded in 1923[46].

Death and Burial

Richard Butler died on April 28, 1925[5]. He died in Croydon[4]. He is buried at North Road Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Richard Butler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Richard Butler born?

Born in Stadhampton[2], Richard Butler…

Where did Richard Butler die?

Richard Butler died in Croydon[4].

What did Richard Butler do for work?

Richard Butler worked as politician[6], farmer[7], and cattle rancher[8].

Where did Richard Butler go to school?

Richard Butler was educated at St Peter's College[21].

What awards did Richard Butler receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[22].

References

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Honorific prefix The Honourable, Sir
    Member of political party Farmers and Producers Political Union, Liberal Union, Liberal Federation
    Native language English
    Educated at St Peter's College
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