Richard L. Butler

Australian politician (1885-1966)
Person human Q7327292
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Richard L. Butler

Summary

Richard L. Butler is a human[1]. He was born in Yattalunga[2]. He was born on March 31, 1885[3]. He passed away in Calvary North Adelaide Hospital[4]. He died on January 21, 1966[5]. He worked as a politician[6], farmer[7], cattle rancher[8], and business executive[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard L. Butler was born in Yattalunga[2].
  • Richard L. Butler passed away in Calvary North Adelaide Hospital[4].
  • Richard L. Butler was born on March 31, 1885[3].
  • Richard L. Butler died on January 21, 1966[5].
  • Richard L. Butler is buried at Enfield[11].
  • Richard L. Butler's father was Richard Butler[12].
  • Richard L. Butler held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • Richard L. Butler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • English was Richard L. Butler's native language[15].
  • Richard L. Butler's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard L. Butler worked as a farmer[7].
  • Richard L. Butler worked as a cattle rancher[8].
  • Richard L. Butler worked as a business executive[9].
  • Richard L. Butler held the position of Premier of South Australia[16].
  • Richard L. Butler held the position of Premier of South Australia[17].
  • Richard L. Butler held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18].
  • Richard L. Butler held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[19].
  • Richard L. Butler held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[20].
  • Richard L. Butler held the position of Treasurer of South Australia[21].
  • Richard L. Butler received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Richard L. Butler was a member of Electricity Trust of South Australia Board[23].
  • Richard L. Butler is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard L. Butler's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard L. Butler was affiliated with the Liberal Federation[26].
  • Richard L. Butler was affiliated with the Liberal and Country League of South Australia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard L. Butler was born in Yattalunga[2]. He was born on March 31, 1885[3]. His father was Richard Butler[12]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], farmer[7], cattle rancher[8], and business executive[9]. Positions held include Premier of South Australia[16], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30]; Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18]; Treasurer of South Australia[21], a public office[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1856[33]; and Leader of the Liberal and Country League[34], a position[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1932[37].

Recognition

Richard L. Butler received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Liberal Federation[26], a defunct political party[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1923[40]; Liberal and Country League of South Australia[27], a defunct political party[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1932[43]; and Liberal Union[44], a defunct political party[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1910[47].

Death and Burial

Richard L. Butler died on January 21, 1966[5]. He passed away in Calvary North Adelaide Hospital[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[48]. He is buried at Enfield[11].

Why It Matters

Richard L. Butler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Richard L. Butler born?

Richard L. Butler was born in Yattalunga[2].

Where did Richard L. Butler die?

Richard L. Butler passed away in Calvary North Adelaide Hospital[4].

Who were Richard L. Butler's parents?

Richard L. Butler's father was Richard Butler[12].

What did Richard L. Butler do for work?

Richard L. Butler worked as politician[6], farmer[7], cattle rancher[8], and business executive[9].

What awards did Richard L. Butler receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Richard, Layton
    Member of political party Liberal Federation, Liberal and Country League of South Australia, Liberal Union
    Place of burial Enfield
    Honorific prefix The Honourable, Sir
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