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Richard Butler

b. 1510

English politician

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About Richard Butler

Born 1510. Richard Butler was a politician.

Richard Butler (c. 1510 – 1568 or later) was an English politician.

Butler was a fruit and cloth merchant in Southampton, made sheriff of the town in 1549–50 and mayor for 1551–52 and 1563–1565. He was elected a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Southampton in April 1554.

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Important facts

Born

1510

Birth century

16th century

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1554 Parliament

Frequently asked questions

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English politician

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Richard Butler was born in 1510.

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Richard Butler was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Butler

· Wikidata: Q7324502

· DBpedia: Richard Butler (c. 1510 – 1568 or later)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Butler. https://biography.guide/richard-butler-politician-1510/

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