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Richard Austen Butler (1902-1982), 1955 - 1973

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/1058/COL/11/2/ButlerR

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Material relating to those with a surname beginning 'B'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955 - 1973

Biographical / Historical

Butler came up to Pembroke from Marlborough and gained a first class in the modern and medieval languages tripos (1923). In his fourth year Butler gained a first in history (1925) and a fellowship at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He decided upon a career in politics and was elected to the Saffron Waldon constituency in Essex, which he held until his retirement in 1965. He held numerous ministerial positions, becoming chancellor of the exchequer in October 1951. In 1965 he became Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, the first non-Trinity educated Master in the College's history. He died in 1982.

Extent

7 item(s)

1 volume(s)

Related Materials

GBR/1058/COL/11/2/ButlerM for material relating to the Butler's father.

Repository Details

Part of the Pembroke College Library Repository

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