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Butler, Joseph — (1692–1752) Bishop and Theologian. Butler was born in Wantage in England and was brought up as a Presbyterian. He became a member of the Church of England and was educated at the University of Oxford. After ordination in 1718, he served… … Who’s Who in Christianity
Butler (surname) — Butler is a surname that has been associated with many different places and people. It can be either: * an English occupational name that originally denoted a servant in charge of the wine cellar, from the Norman French word butuiller . It… … Wikipedia
Butler v. Moore — reported in MacNally s Rules of Evidence , [1802] , 253, was an Irish case decided by Master of the Rolls in Ireland Sir Michael Smith. It is an important precedent in the issue of priest penitent privilege in the UK. The case concerned the will… … Wikipedia
Bishop of Southwark (Anglican) — Bishop of Southwark redirects here. This title is also held by the Bishop of Southwark (Roman Catholic). The Bishop of Southwark oversees the Anglican Diocese of Southwark, which forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England. It was formed… … Wikipedia
Butler — [but′lər] 1. Benjamin Franklin 1818 93; U.S. politician & Union general in the Civil War 2. Joseph 1692 1752; Eng. theologian & bishop 3. Samuel 1612 80; Eng. satirical poet 4. Samuel 1835 1902; Eng. novelist … English World dictionary
Butler, Joseph — born May 18, 1692, Wantage, Berkshire, Eng. died June 16, 1752, Bath, Somerset British bishop and moral philosopher. He became dean of St. Paul s Cathedral in 1740 and bishop of Durham in 1750. His works defended revealed religion against the… … Universalium
Butler Precontract — (1483) The Butler precontract, the claim that EDWARD IV was betrothed to Lady Eleanor Butler prior to his marriage to Elizabeth WOODVILLE, was used by RICHARD III in 1483 to justify his usurpation of his nephew’s throne, an act that revived… … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Butler, Samuel — I born Dec. 4, 1835, Langar Rectory, Nottinghamshire, Eng. died June 18, 1902, London British novelist, essayist, and critic. Descended from distinguished clergymen, he grappled for many years with Christianity and evolution, first embracing,… … Universalium
Butler — /but leuhr/, n. 1. Benjamin Franklin, 1818 93, U.S. politician and a Union general in the Civil War. 2. Joseph, 1692 1752, English bishop, theologian, and author. 3. Nicholas Murray, 1862 1947, U.S. educator: president of Columbia University 1902 … Universalium
Butler County, Kentucky — Infobox U.S. County county = Butler County state = Kentucky founded year = 1810 founded date = seat wl = Morgantown area total sq mi = 432 area total km2 = 1118 area land sq mi = 428 area land km2 = 1109 area water sq mi = 3 area water km2 = 9… … Wikipedia
