About John Butler
Lived 1891 – 1968 (aged 76–77). John Butler was an Irish politician, farmer and trade unionist.
John Butler (1891 – 16 February 1968) 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 Teachta Dála (TD). He was re-elected for the Waterford constituency at the 1923 general election. He lost his seat at the June 1927 general election. He stood for the Dáil again at several subsequent general elections but was not elected.
In 1933 he joined Fine Gael on its formation and unsuccessfully stood as a party candidate at the 1937 and 1943 general elections for the Waterford constituency.
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Who was John Butler?
Irish politician, born 1891
When was John Butler born?
John Butler was born in 1891 in Ballinamult.
When did John Butler die?
John Butler died on 16 February 1968 in County Waterford, Dungarvan.
What was John Butler's occupation?
John Butler was a politician, farmer and trade unionist.
What nationality was John Butler?
John Butler was Irish.
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· DBpedia: John Butler (Irish politician)
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