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Samuel Butler

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Also known as Rt. Rev. Samuel Butler

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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Instance of
human
Given name
Samuel
Family name
Butler
Gender
male
Place of birth
Kenilworth
Place of death
Shrewsbury
Occupation
Anglican priest
Educated at
Rugby School
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
Anglicanism
Image
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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
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