William Francis Butler

Irish British Army officer, writer and adventurer (1838–1910)
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William Francis Butler

Summary

William Francis Butler is a human[1]. He was born in Golden[2]. He was born on October 31, 1838[3]. He died in Bansha[4]. He died on June 7, 1910[5]. He worked as an author[6], biographer[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Golden[2], William Francis Butler…
  • William Francis Butler passed away in Bansha[4].
  • William Francis Butler was born on October 31, 1838[3].
  • William Francis Butler died on June 7, 1910[5].
  • William Francis Butler is buried at Kilmoyler[10].
  • William Francis Butler's father was Richard Butler[11].
  • William Francis Butler's mother was Elinor Dillon[12].
  • William Francis Butler was married to Elizabeth Thompson[13].
  • A child of William Francis Butler was Elizabeth Butler[14].
  • A child of William Francis Butler was Patrick Richard Butler[15].
  • A child of William Francis Butler was Richard Urban Butler[16].
  • A child of William Francis Butler was Eileen Butler[17].
  • A child of William Francis Butler was Martin Butler[18].
  • William Francis Butler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Francis Butler worked as an author[6].
  • William Francis Butler's professions included biographer[7].
  • William Francis Butler worked as a military officer[8].
  • William Francis Butler held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20].
  • William Francis Butler held the position of aide-de-camp[21].
  • William Francis Butler's education included a stint at St Stanislaus College[22].
  • William Francis Butler received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • William Francis Butler received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24].
  • William Francis Butler is recorded as male[25].
  • William Francis Butler's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • William Francis Butler's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].

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Origins and Family

William Francis Butler was born in Golden[2]. He was born on October 31, 1838[3]. His father was Richard Butler[11]. His mother was Elinor Dillon[12].

Education

William Francis Butler was educated at St Stanislaus College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], biographer[7], and military officer[8]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20] and aide-de-camp[21], a military position[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1815[31] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1815[34].

Personal Life

Among William Francis Butler's spouses was Elizabeth Thompson[13]. Children include Elizabeth Butler[14], b. 1879[35]; Patrick Richard Butler[15], 1880–1967[36]; Richard Urban Butler[16], an educator[37], 1882–1961[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39]; Eileen Butler[17], 1883–1964[40]; and Martin Butler[18], b. 1885[41].

Death and Burial

William Francis Butler died on June 7, 1910[5]. He passed away in Bansha[4]. He is buried at Kilmoyler[10].

Why It Matters

William Francis Butler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was William Francis Butler born?

William Francis Butler was born in Golden[2].

Where did William Francis Butler die?

William Francis Butler passed away in Bansha[4].

Who were William Francis Butler's parents?

William Francis Butler's father was Richard Butler[11]. William Francis Butler's mother was Elinor Dillon[12].

Who was William Francis Butler married to?

William Francis Butler's spouses include Elizabeth Thompson[13].

What did William Francis Butler do for work?

William Francis Butler worked as author[6], biographer[7], and military officer[8].

Where did William Francis Butler go to school?

William Francis Butler was educated at St Stanislaus College[22].

What awards did William Francis Butler receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation author, biographer, military officer
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant-general, lieutenant general
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, The Catholic Encyclopedia
    Conflict
    Family name Butler
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