Richard Butler

Richard Butler (died 14 September 1612) was Archdeacon of Northampton from 9 July 1611 until his death. Butler was among the earliest Arminians, along with John Buckeridge (his predecessor), Benjamin Carier, and Richard Neile.

Butler was educated at St John's College, Cambridge. He was ordained deacon and priest in 1588 at Peterborough. He held incumbencies at Spratton (starting 1591) and Ashton-in-the-Wall (starting 1602).