John Butler
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Arts and Entertainment
- John "Picayune" Butler (died 1864), American performer
- John Butler (artist)John Butler (artist)John Davidson Butler , was an American artist from Seattle, Washington. He worked primarily as a painter, but later also as a printmaker and ceramicist....
(1890–1976), American artist - John Butler (born 1954), member of the English alternative rock band Diesel Park WestDiesel Park WestDiesel Park West are an alternative rock band from Leicester, England. Formed in 1981, they have released ten albums to date, plus six singles that have appeared in the UK Singles Chart.-Original line-up:*John Butler...
- John Butler (musician)John Butler (musician)John Charles Wiltshire-Butler or John Charles Butler is an Australian musician, songwriter, record label owner and producer...
(born 1975), Australian musician
Military
- John Butler, colonel of a cavalry regiment in the New Model Army's original order of battle
- John Fitzhardinge Paul ButlerJohn Fitzhardinge Paul ButlerJohn Fitzhardinge Paul Butler VC DSO was a British Army Officer during the First World War, and English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Background:Butler was born...
VC DSO (1888–1916), English soldier - John Clarence ButlerJohn Clarence ButlerJohn Clarence Butler was a United States Navy officer and Naval aviator who was killed in action in the World War II Battle of Midway. He was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously....
(1921–1942), American air-soldier
Nobility
- Several members of the Butler dynastyButler dynastyButler dynasty refers to the several branches of the Butler family that has its origins in the Cambro-Norman family that participated in the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. Variant spellings include le Boteler and le Botiller. The surname has its origins in the hereditary office of...
- John Butler of ClonamicklonJohn Butler of ClonamicklonJohn Butler of Clonamicklon , was the youngest son of Edmund Butler, Earl of Carrick. In 1306 he moved north from Lismalin and established a junior branch of the family in the Slieveardagh Hills at Clonamicklon, County Tipperary....
(died 1330), youngest son of Edmund Butler, Earl of Carrick - John Butler, 6th Earl of Ormond (before 1449 – 1478)
- John Butler of KilcashJohn Butler of KilcashJohn Butler of Kilcash was the third son of James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond and Lady Joan Fitzgerald.-Marriage and issue:...
(died 1570), third son of James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond - John Butler, 1st Earl of GowranJohn Butler, 1st Earl of GowranJohn Butler, Earl of Gowran was a British peer. The seventh son of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde and his wife, Elizabeth, Lord John Butler was created Earl of Gowran....
(1643–1677), seventh son of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde - John Butler, 12th Baron DunboyneJohn Butler, 12th Baron DunboyneJohn Butler, 12th Baron Dunboyne was an Irish clergyman and aristocrat, Roman Catholic Bishop of Cork. In order to advance his temporal title, he became, , the only authenticated apostate in the Catholic hierarchy in Ireland.-Early life:...
(1731–1800), Irish clergyman and aristocrat, Roman Catholic Bishop of Cork - John Butler, 17th Earl of OrmondeJohn Butler, 17th Earl of OrmondeJohn Butler, 17th Earl of Ormonde and 10th Earl of Ossory was an Irish peer and Member of Parliament . He represented Gowran between 1776 and 1783, and Kilkenny City between 1783 and 1792...
(1740–1795), Irish peer and Member of Parliament - John Butler, 2nd Marquess of OrmondeJohn Butler, 2nd Marquess of OrmondeJohn Butler, 2nd Marquess of Ormonde, KP was an Irish politician and peer.He was the son of James Butler, 1st Marquess of Ormonde and Grace Louisa Staples. He married Frances Jane Paget, daughter of General Hon...
(1808–1854), Irish politician and peer - John Butler, 15th Earl of OrmondeJohn Butler, 15th Earl of OrmondeJohn Butler, 15th Earl of Ormonde and 8th Earl of Ossory was born before 1744 and died on 24 June 1766. He was the son of Thomas Butler of Garryricken and Lady Margaret Burke who was the daughter of William Burke, the Earl of Clanricarde...
(before 1744 – 1766)
- John Butler of Clonamicklon
Politics
- John Butler (politician) (1707–1766), British politician; MP for East Grinstead and Sussex
- John Butler (Nova Scotia politician)John Butler (Nova Scotia politician)John Butler was a businessman and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1762 to 1772....
(died 1791), businessman and political figure in Nova Scotia - John Butler (pioneer)John Butler (pioneer)John Butler was a Loyalist who led an irregular militia unit known as Butler's Rangers on the northern frontier in the American Revolutionary War. He led Seneca and Cayuga forces in the Saratoga campaign. He later raised and commanded a regiment of rangers.-Background:John was born to Walter...
(1728–1796), American Tory activist - John Washington ButlerJohn Washington ButlerJohn Washington Butler was an American farmer and a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He is most noted for introducing the Butler Act, which prohibited teaching of evolution in public schools...
(1875–1952), US representative for Tennessee - John Cornelius ButlerJohn Cornelius ButlerJohn Cornelius Butler was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on July 2, 1887. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House of Representatives after the death of Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He...
(1887–1953), American Senator from New York - John Butler (Irish politician)John Butler (Irish politician)John Butler was an Irish politician, farmer and trade union official. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1922 general election for the Waterford–Tipperary East constituency as a Labour Party member. He was re-elected for the Waterford constituency at the 1923 general election. He lost his...
(1891–1968), Irish Labour party politician from Waterford; member of the 4th Dáil - John Marshall ButlerJohn Marshall ButlerJohn Marshall Butler was a Republican member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1951-1963.-Early life:Butler was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Baltimore public schools...
(1897–1978), American politician in Maryland - John D. ButlerJohn D. ButlerJohn D. Butler was an American Republican politician from California. John Butler was born 1915 in San Diego. He played football at San Diego State and was named an All-American. He was a transactional lawyer. During World War II he served as a Navy pilot.Butler was mayor of San Diego from 1951...
(1915–2010), American Republican politician and Mayor of San Diego - John Edward ButlerJohn Edward ButlerJohn "Jack" Edward Butler was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1979 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus....
(1916–1999), member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1979
Religion
- John Butler (bishop)John Butler (bishop)-Life:He was born at Hamburg. As a young man he was a tutor in the family of Mr Child, a banker. He was not a member of either Cambridge or Oxford University, but in later life he received the degree of LL.D...
(1717–1802), bishop of Oxford - John Jay ButlerJohn Jay ButlerJohn Jay Butler was an ordained minister and Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology in the early Free Will Baptist movement in New England....
(1814–?), ordained minister and professor of systematic theology - John George ButlerJohn George ButlerJohn George Butler was a prominent Lutheran clergyman who served as Chaplain of the Senate and as Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives.-Early years:...
(1826–1909), Lutheran clergyman; Chaplain of the Senate and Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives
Sports
- John Butler (baseball)John Butler (baseball)John Albert Butler John Albert Butler (a.k.a. Frederick King) John Albert Butler (a.k.a. Frederick King) (July 26, 1879 in Boston, Massachusetts - February 2, 1950 was a professional baseball player who played catcher from 1901-1907. He attended Fordham University and was later a coach for the...
(1879–1950), catcher in Major League Baseball from 1901–1907 - Johnny ButlerJohnny ButlerJohn Stephen Butler , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1926-1929....
(1893–1967), baseball player - John Butler (running back)John Butler (running back)John William Butler was a professional football player in the National Football League drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1942. He would go on to play for both Steelers merged teams . In 1943 Butler was drafted into the military due to World War II, however he was physically disqualified for duty...
(1918–1963), National Football League player from 1942–1945 - John Butler (American football general manager) (1946–2003), general manager in the National Football League
- John Butler (footballer)John Butler (footballer)John Edward Butler is a former professional association footballer who played in The Football League for Wigan Athletic and Stoke City chalking up 300 senior appearances for both clubs. A player of versatility, he played in all 11 positions on the pitch at some point in his career. His specialist...
(born 1962), English footballer from the 1980s and 1990s
Other fields
- John O. Butler (dentistry)John O. Butler (dentistry)Dr. John O. Butler was a dentist and periodontist in Chicago, Illinois, and founder of the John O. Butler Company, manufacturer of toothbrushes, dental floss, and sundry oral-care products under the Butler and GUM brand names. The company was purchased in 1988 by Sunstar, Inc., a major Japanese...
, periodontist - John M. Butler (scientist)John M. Butler (scientist)John M. Butler is a leading expert on DNA typing. He is currently a fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.Butler received his bachelors degree from Brigham Young University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia....
a leading expert on forensic DNA typing
See also
- Jack Butler (disambiguation)
- John Butler SmithJohn Butler SmithJohn Butler Smith was an American manufacturer and Republican politician from Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in 1838 in Saxtons River, Vermont, he served New Hampshire as a member of the Governor's Council, and as Governor. Smith Memorial Congregational Church, U.C.C in the town is named for...
(1838–1914), American manufacturer and politician - Jonathan ButlerJonathan ButlerJonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is often classified as R&B, jazz fusion or worship music.-Biography:...
(born 1961), South African singer-songwriter - John Butler TrioJohn Butler TrioThe John Butler Trio are an eclectic roots and jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. They formed in Fremantle in 1998 with Jason McGann on drums and Gavin Shoesmith on bass guitar...
, an Australian jam band led by the musician of the same name- John Butler (album)John Butler (album)-Release history:-Personnel:* John Butler - resonator [Dobro] guitar , guitar [11 string], vocals* Gavin Shoesmith - bass guitar and double bass* Jason McGann - percussion-Credits:* Arrangements, Artwork, Producer - John Butler...
, a 1998 album by the John Butler Trio
- John Butler (album)