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George Butler

1815 – 1886

Roman Catholic bishop

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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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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Diocesan bishop, Titular bishop

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Butler's

Frequently asked questions

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

· Wikipedia: George Butler

· Wikidata: Q64747028

· DBpedia: George Butler (bishop)

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