About George Butler
Lived 1815 – 1886 (aged 70). George Butler was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
George Butler (13 February 1815, Limerick – 3 February 1886, Limerick) was an Irish Roman Catholic bishop.
Butler was educated at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, and ordained in 1838. He spent his whole career in Limerick, as a curate, then a parish priest, and finally as dean of its cathedral. He was consecrated on 6 June 1864 and died in post. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity (DD).
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Who was George Butler?
Roman Catholic bishop
When was George Butler born?
George Butler was born on 13 February 1815 in Limerick.
When did George Butler die?
George Butler died on 3 February 1886.
What was George Butler's occupation?
George Butler was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Butler (bishop)
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