Richard Butler

British Army officer (1870–1935)
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Summary

Richard Butler was born on January 1, 1870[1]. He died on April 22, 1935[2], in Shawbury[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 28, 1870[6]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
  • Educated at: Harrow School[8], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[9]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Military branch: British Army[13]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant-general[14]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[15], Second Boer War[16]
  • Family name: Butler[17]
  • Given name: Richard[18]
  • Allegiance: United Kingdom[19]
  • Described by source: The Times[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]

Why It Matters

Richard Butler has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where did Richard Butler die?

Richard Butler passed away in Shawbury[3].

What did Richard Butler do for work?

Richard Butler worked as a military personnel[4].

Where did Richard Butler go to school?

Richard Butler was educated at Harrow School[8] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[9].

What awards did Richard Butler receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[10] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [10] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . The Times. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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