About Arthur Butchers
Lived 1885 – 1960 (aged 75). Arthur Butchers was a New Zealand historian.
Arthur Gordon Butchers (11 February 1885 – 21 April 1960) was a New Zealand principal, educationalist and historian. He was born in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, on 11 February 1885.
In the 1947 New Year Honours, Butchers was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his service as headmaster of The Correspondence School.
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Who was Arthur Butchers?
New Zealand school principal, educationalist, historian
When was Arthur Butchers born?
Arthur Butchers was born on 11 February 1885.
When did Arthur Butchers die?
Arthur Butchers died on 21 April 1960.
What was Arthur Butchers's occupation?
Arthur Butchers was a historian.
What nationality was Arthur Butchers?
Arthur Butchers was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Butchers. https://biography.guide/arthur-butchers/
MLA: "Arthur Butchers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-butchers/.
Chicago: "Arthur Butchers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-butchers/.
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