About Alan David Butler
Lived 1927 – 1972 (aged 44–45). Alan David Butler was a businessperson, politician and sailor.
Alan David Butler (23 October 1927 – July 1972) was a Rhodesian sailor, businessman and politician. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics in the Flying Dutchman event and finished in fourth and eleventh place, respectively. His father was the chairman of the de Havilland Aircraft Company.
In 1951 Butler married Joanna; they had two sons, Nigel and Rhett. Joanna died of cancer in October 1970.
In July 1971 Butler married Jill Ord.
Education Butler studied at Eton College in England, and also spent some of his junior years in Canada.
Business and politics In 1949 his family moved to Southern Rhodesia (present day Zimbabwe),
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Who was Alan David Butler?
Zimbabwean businessperson (1927-1972)
When was Alan David Butler born?
Alan David Butler was born on 23 October 1927 in London.
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Alan David Butler died in 1972.
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Alan David Butler was a businessperson, politician and sailor.
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Alan David Butler's recorded nationality: Rhodesia.
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