Guy Butler

South African writer (1918-2001)
Person human Q5590893
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Summary

Guy Butler was born on January 21, 1918[1], in Cradock[2]. He died on April 26, 2001[3], in Makhanda[4]. He worked as a poet[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: South Africa[7]
  • Educated at: Brasenose College[8], Rhodes University[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Family name: Butler[11]
  • Given name: Guy[12]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[13]

Why It Matters

Guy Butler is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

FAQs

Where was Guy Butler born?

Guy Butler's place of birth was Cradock[2].

Where did Guy Butler die?

Guy Butler died in Makhanda[4].

What did Guy Butler do for work?

Guy Butler worked as a poet[5].

Where did Guy Butler go to school?

Guy Butler was educated at Brasenose College[8] and Rhodes University[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name → Butler
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