Richard Butler (Irish priest) facts for kids
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Richard Butler
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Richard Butler, seated portrait reading
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| Born | c.1796 |
| Died | 1862 |
| Occupation | Anglican priest |
| Known for | Irish history |
| Title | Reverend |
Richard Butler (born around 1795 or 1796, died in 1862) was an important Church of Ireland priest in the 1800s. He was known for his work related to Irish history.
Richard Butler was born in County Meath, Ireland. His father was also named Richard Butler, from a place called Granard. Richard went to college at Trinity College, Dublin, which is a famous university in Ireland. He then continued his studies at Balliol College, Oxford in England when he was 17 years old. He finished his degree there in 1817.
Later in his life, Richard Butler became a vicar (a type of priest) in Trim. He also became the Dean of Clonmacnoise starting in 1847. A Dean is a senior priest who leads a group of churches. He married Harriet Edgeworth, whose sister was the famous writer Maria Edgeworth.
Richard Butler's Writings
Richard Butler was also involved in publishing historical texts. One of his notable works was:
- Annalium Hiberniæ chronicon, ad annum MCCCXLIX (published in 1849). This was a historical book about Ireland that he edited. It was originally written by John Clyn and Thady Dowling.
