Dictionary of Sydney

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Butler, Edward

Irish-born barrister and politician who became the 13th Attorney-General of New South Wales. He also worked on Henry Parkes' 'Empire' and was associated with the liberal movement.

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Born
County Kilkenny, Ireland
1823
Arrived Sydney
May 1853
Died
Sydney
09 Jun 1879
Buried
11 Jun 1879
Occupation
15 May 1872 - 10 Nov 1873
Position
03 Sep 1861 - 19 Nov 1863
13 Dec 1869 - 12 Oct 1877
05 Dec 1877 - 09 Jun 1879