About Richard Butler
Lived 1844 – 1928 (aged 84). Richard Butler was a British newspaper editor.
Richard William Butler (21 May 1844 – 21 December 1928) was a British dramatist and editor of The Referee magazine in the late Victorian period.
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Who was Richard Butler?
British author (1844–1928)
When was Richard Butler born?
Richard Butler was born on 21 May 1844 in London.
When did Richard Butler die?
Richard Butler died on 21 December 1928.
What was Richard Butler's occupation?
Richard Butler was a newspaper editor.
What nationality was Richard Butler?
Richard Butler was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Butler. https://biography.guide/richard-butler-newspaper-editor/
MLA: "Richard Butler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-butler-newspaper-editor/.
Chicago: "Richard Butler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-butler-newspaper-editor/.
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