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John Butler
John Butler 1728-96, Loyalist commander in the American Revolution, b. New London, Conn. He served in the French and Indian Wars and distinguished himself especially by leading the Native Americans in the successful British attack (1759) under Sir William Johnson against Niagara. Electing the Bri... Read more
Alban Butler
Alban Butler 1710-73, English Roman Catholic priest, compiler of lives of the saints. He was educated at Douai and was president of the English seminary at Saint-Omer. His monumental work, The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints (4 vol. in 7, 1756-59), was the basis for the enlarg... Read more
Joseph Butler
Joseph Butler 1692-1752, English bishop and exponent of natural theology. Butler held a series of church offices, ending his career as bishop of Durham. His principle writings are Fifteen Sermons (1726), in which he set forth his moral philosophy, and The Analogy of Religion, Natural and Reveale... Read more
Pierce Butler
Pierce Butler 1866-1939, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1923-39), b. Dakota co., Minn. Admitted (1888) to the bar, he practiced in St. Paul, specialized in railroad law, and became an expert in railroad-valuation cases, serving (1913-22) both the U.S. and Canadian governments. On the ... Read more
Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler 1835-1902, English author. He was the son and grandson of eminent clergymen. In 1859, refusing to be ordained, he went to New Zealand, where he established a sheep farm and in a few years made a modest fortune. He returned to England in 1864 and devoted himself to a variety of interes... Read more
Jack Butler Yeats
Jack Butler Yeats , 1871-1957, Irish painter, son of the painter John Butler Yeats and brother of the poet William Butler Yeats . He began his career as an illustrator and produced his first oils in 1915, choosing literary subjects. His Irish seascapes and landscapes are notable for their loose, sp... Read more
Thomas Butler Ossory, earl of
Thomas Butler Ossory, earl of , 1634-80, Irish nobleman; son of James Butler, 12th earl and 1st duke of Ormonde. Created earl of Ossory in 1662, he was made (1665) lieutenant general in Ireland and often acted as deputy lord lieutenant there for his father. He distinguished himself in naval engageme... Read more
Benjamin Franklin Butler
Benjamin Franklin Butler 1818-93, American politician and Union general in the Civil War, b. Deerfield, N.H. He moved to Lowell, Mass., as a youth and later practiced law there and in Boston. He was elected to the state legislature in 1852 and 1858 and ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1859 and 18... Read more
William Orlando Butler
William Orlando Butler 1791-1880, American general and political leader, b. Carrollton, Ky. He served in the War of 1812 and distinguished himself in the battle of New Orleans. He was a Congressman from 1839 to 1843. In the Mexican War he was a major general of volunteers and was second in command ... Read more
Richard Austen Butler
Richard Austen Butler 1902-82, British politician. Educated at Cambridge, he entered Parliament in 1929 as a Conservative. As minister of education (1941-45), he piloted through Parliament the Education Act of 1944, which provided free primary and secondary education for all. He was minister of lab... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Butler,"

Butler, Pierce
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law BUTLER, PIERCE Pierce Butler served as associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1923 to 1939. Known for his conservative views, Butler advocated a laissezfaire (French for "let [people] do [as they...
Butler, Nicholas M. (1862–1947)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Education BUTLER, NICHOLAS M. (1862 – 1947...University from 1902 to 1945, Nicholas Murray Butler was a prominent figure in the development...class family in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Butler valued public service from an early age...
Butler, Charles Henry
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law BUTLER, CHARLES HENRY Charles Henry Butler served as the Supreme Court reporter of decisions from 1902 to 1916. Butler was born June 18, 1859, in New York City. He was the son of William Allen Butler, a lawyer, and the grandson of benjamin...
John Butler
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography John Butler John Butler (1728-1796), British Indian agent and loyalist leader during the...Pennsylvania frontiers. Born in Connecticut, the son of Capt. Walter Butler and Deborah Butler, John moved with his family to the Mohawk Valley...
Nicholas Murray Butler
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Nicholas Murray Butler The American educator Nicholas Murray Butler (1862-1947) was president of Columbia University...center of research and scholarship. Nicholas Murray Butler was born in Elizabeth, N.J., on April 2, 1862...
Octavia E. Butler
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Octavia E. Butler Octavia Butler (born 1947) is best known as the author of the Patternist series...treatment in the genre, including sexual identity and racial conflict. Butler's heroines are black women who are both mentally and physically...
Joseph Butler
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Joseph Butler The English philosopher and theologian Joseph Butler (1692-1752) developed a moral philosophy based on...emphasized the validity of Christian beliefs. Joseph Butler was born on May 18, 1692, at Wantage, Berkshire...
Samuel Butler
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Samuel Butler The English novelist and essayist Samuel Butler (1835-1902) was a critic of established religious, social, and scientific ideas. Samuel Butler was born on Dec. 4, 1835, in Langar, near Bingham...
Benjamin Franklin Butler
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Benjamin Franklin Butler History seems to have forgotten Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818-1893), though he was one of the most...his day. A brilliant lawyer from Massachusetts, Butler served in Congress for a number of years, but is...
Butler, Benjamin Franklin
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law BUTLER, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Benjamin Franklin Butler achieved prominence as a politician and military officer. Butler was born November 5, 1818, in Deer-field, New Hampshire. After graduating in 1838 from Waterbury College, now known as Colby...

Dictionary entries related to "Butler,"

Benjamin Butler's Report on the Contrabands of War (1861, by Benjamin Butler)
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History BENJAMIN BUTLER'S REPORT ON THE CONTRABANDS OF WAR (1861, by Benjamin Butler) In May 1861, three slaves who had been building...across rebel lines to General Benjamin Franklin Butler's position at Fort Monroe, Virginia. A Confederate...
Butler's Order No. 28
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History BUTLER'S ORDER NO. 28 BUTLER'S ORDER NO. 28. General Benjamin F. Butler became military commander of New Orleans on 1 May 1862, following the fall of the city to Union troops. Many residents were openly hostile to the federal government...
Butler, Reg
Book article from: A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art Butler, Reg (1913–1981). British...liberty in the cause of human freedom'. Butler's design was characterized by harsh...London), but the competition established Butler's name and he won a high reputation among...
Butler, Richard
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Butler, Richard (1743–91) Revolutionary...Dublin, Ireland. In the Revolutionary War , Butler fought under Daniel Morgan and Anthony Wayne...Appointed an Indian commissioner (1784), Butler (with his colleagues) extracted vast territorial...
Butler, Richard Austen, Baron Butler of Saffron Walden
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Butler, Richard Austen, Baron Butler of Saffron Walden ( ‘Rab’ Butler ) (b. 9 Dec. 1902 d. 8 Mar. 1982). British Chancellor of the Exchequer 1951–5 Born in Attock (Punjab, India) and educated at Cambridge...
Butler, Benjamin Franklin
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Butler, Benjamin Franklin (1818–93...Hampshire. Early in the Civil War , Maj. Gen. Butler caused a stir by refusing to return three...first Confiscation Act, in effect making Butler's solution U.S. policy. Butler is...
Butler, R(ichard) A(usten), Baron Butler of Saffron Walden
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Butler, R(ichard) A(usten), Baron Butler of Saffron Walden (1902–82) British politician...Conservative Party to accept the principles of the WELFARE STATE . Butler held several ministerial posts between 1951 and 1964, including...
Butler
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary 93. Butler (See also .) Balderstone, Caleb archetypal...the impecunious socialite is hired as a butler, he and his mistress fall in love...x2019; s zombielike, extremely tall butler. [TV: “ The Addams Family...
Butler, Smedley Darlington
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Butler, Smedley Darlington (1881–...born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Butler fought in the Spanish-American War (1898...a vast American camp in Brest, France, Butler was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal...
Butler, Joseph
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Butler, Joseph (1692–1752), Bp...in 1750 he was translated to Durham. Butler ranks among the greatest exponents of natural...deception. Belief in Providence convinced Butler that in the end the dictates of conscience...

Thesaurus entries related to "Butler,"

butler
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus butler • noun  Youngblood has been Mr. Echlin's butler for 40 years synonyms : manservant, servant, chamberlain, man, steward, major-domo, seneschal.
waiter
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus waiter , waitress • noun  ask the waiter for some butter synonyms : server, stewardess, steward, attendant, garçon, waitperson; busboy; hostess, host, maître d'; butler, servant, page; carhop; wait staff.
lackey
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...xA0; 1. lackeys helped them from their carriage synonyms : servant, flunky, footman, manservant, valet, steward, butler, attendant, houseboy, domestic; archaic scullion.   2. one of the manager's lackeys synonyms : toady, flunky...
attendant
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...waitperson, stewardess; escort, companion, retainer, aide, lady-in-waiting, equerry, chaperone; manservant, valet, butler, maidservant, maid, footman; busboy, houseman; lackey. • adjective  new discoveries and the attendant...
narrate
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus narrate • verb  the story is narrated by an English butler synonyms : tell, relate, recount, describe, chronicle, give a report of, report; voice-over.
servant
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English servant • noun  kitchen servants synonyms : domestic, help, domestic help, helper, maid, housekeeper, butler, steward, valet; handyman, menial, drudge; slave, vassal, serf; attendant, lackey, flunky.
manservant
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus manservant • noun  my manservant Roderick will be at your disposal synonyms : valet, attendant, retainer, equerry, man, steward, butler, houseman, footman, flunky, page, houseboy, lackey.
flunky
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus flunky • noun   1. a flunky brought us drinks synonyms : servant, lackey, steward, butler, footman, valet, attendant, page.   2. government flunkies searched his offices synonyms : minion, lackey, hireling...
edification
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...x201D; ( Daily News of Los Angeles ; June 2, 2002.) · “Quinn and his best friend Creedy (Gerard Butler) reenact the climactic light-saber battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader for the edification [read enjoyment ] of...
dignified
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus dignified • adjective  a dignified and courteous butler synonyms : stately, noble, courtly, majestic, distinguished, proud, august, lofty, exalted, regal, lordly, imposing...

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Butler's Last Stand
Magazine article from: The Scientist; 3/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Miller On Wednesday, March 10, Thomas Butler, the Texas Tech University researcher...Texas. Found guilty on 47 counts, Butler, a plague expert, faces sentences that...to be criminal conduct." Webster says Butler took about $750,000 in payments from...
BUTLER: I SHOULDN'T HAVE KICKED IN '91
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 7/30/1992; 700+ words ; PHOTO - CHART Kevin Butler holds 16 Bears' club records. (POST-TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO) Kevin Butler at a Glance (SOURCE: 1992 Chicago Bears...SLIGHTLY FROM THE PRINTED VERSION. BEARS Kevin Butler was in Coach Mike Ditka's doghouse so often...
Butler 'happy' to make music with Dave Koz and Friends
Newspaper article from: Call & Post; 12/8/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...jazz singer and guitar virtuoso Jonathan Butler will take the stage of the Palace Theatre...Smooth Jazz Christmas tour. In addition to Butler and saxophonist Koz, the tour also features...Patti Austin and pianist David Benoit. Butler recently released a new album, "Jonathan...
Butler Group Predicts Continued Growth for Outsourcing Industry & Reaffirms Logica's Position as One of the Leaders in the Market.
PR Newswire; 11/19/2001; 700+ words ; As Demand for Outsourcing Increases, Butler Group Asserts that Logica Tackles the...Outsourcing LONDON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler Group's latest report entitled, "Strategic...outsourcing their IT functionality -- Butler Group puts the current figure for outsourcing...
Interview: Jonathan Butler discusses his career in music
Transcript from: Tavis Smiley (NPR); 4/29/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...04-29-2004 Interview: Jonathan Butler discusses his career in musicHost: TAVIS...African guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Butler's life as a successful recording artist...Unintelligible) melody. Mr. JONATHAN BUTLER (Singer-Musician): Oh, the life...
BUTLER FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE HE SAYS HE WANTS TO PLAY FOR GREEN BAY NEXT YEAR, BUT IT'S NOT CLEAR WHETHER THE TEAM WANTS HIM BACK.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI); 12/15/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...Journal GREEN BAY -- Veteran safety LeRoy Butler said Friday that he will be back next...me, it's up to the Packers," said Butler, whose season ended when he was placed...back. Then what do I do?" When told of Butler's comments when reached in his office...
BUTLER'S PRAYERS ANSWERED : DODGERS STAR RETURNS FROM CANCER TODAY.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 8/27/1996; 700+ words ; ...Tim Brown Daily News Staff Writer Brett Butler quoted it roughly, from a letter he received...an eye. In the twinkle of an eye.'' Butler returns today from cancer, finally...be. For the first time since May 1, Butler will wear a Dodgers uniform. He will...
BUTLER'S ATTITUDE IMPRESSES BARRY.(SPORTS)(MIKE LUCAS)(Column)
Newspaper article from: The Capital Times (Madison, WI); 8/17/2005; 700+ words ; ...here playing for him now." -- Jerry Butler University of Wisconsin football coach...taken a liking to freshman tailback Jerry Butler for this reason. "He's a tough little...something else about the 5-foot-9 Butler that Alvarez likes, really likes...
BUTLER GROUP: Butler Group launches ITXplorer.com -- prproviding researched information for IT professionals.
M2 Presswire; 10/26/1999; 700+ words ; M2 PRESSWIRE-26 October 1999-BUTLER GROUP: Butler Group launches ITXplorer.com -- providing researched information...relating to IT will soon become an effortless task thanks to Butler Group's new ITXplorer.com Web site. Ease of use and...
Butler International Joins Siebel Systems Alliance Program as A Premier Consulting Partner.
PR Newswire; 12/20/1999; 700+ words ; ...N.J., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BUTL...Nasdaq: SEBL) announced today that Butler has become a Siebel Systems Premier Consulting...increase the resources and capabilities of Butler's eGlobal Customer Relationship Management...