Samuel Butler
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English classical scholar and schoolmaster (1774-1839)
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Samuel Butler was a British male classical scholar, writer, Anglican priest, and theologian. Born in Kenilworth in 1774, he was educated at St John's College and Rugby School. He held the position of Anglican Bishop of Lichfield within the Anglican Diocese of Lichfield. His religious worldview was Anglicanism, and he wrote in the English language.
Butler was a member of the Royal Society and received the award of Fellow of the Royal Society. His works are recognized in the Royal Society collection. He died in Shrewsbury in 1839. He was a citizen of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Samuel
- Family name
- Butler
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Place of birth
- Kenilworth
- Place of death
- Shrewsbury
- Occupation
- Anglican priest
- Position held
- Anglican Bishop of Lichfield
- Educated at
- Rugby School
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Anglicanism
- Image
- Dr Samuel Butler.jpg
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- Commons category
- Samuel Butler (schoolmaster)
- member of
- Royal Society
- date of birth
- 1774-01-30
- date of death
- 1839-12-04
- Commons Creator page
- Samuel Butler (schoolmaster)
- writing language
- English language
- ethnic group
- British
- P12749
- Héctor Timerman
- P13311
- Origgio
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