Smedley Butler
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Summary
Smedley Butler was born on July 30, 1881[1], in West Chester[2]. He died on June 21, 1940[3], in Naval Hospital Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], activist[6], lecturer[7], official[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,163 views/month, #5,737 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oaklands Cemetery[11]
- Father: Thomas S. Butler[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: military affairs[14]
- Educated at: The Haverford School[15]
- Notable work: War Is a Racket[16]
- Award received: Medal of Honor[17], Marine Corps Brevet Medal[18], Navy Distinguished Service Medal[19], Distinguished Service Medal[20], Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal[21], Spanish Campaign Medal[22], China Relief Expedition Medal[23], Haitian Campaign Medal[24], Philippine Campaign Medal[25], Dominican Campaign Medal[26], Nicaraguan Campaign Medal[27], Mexican Service Medal[28], World War I Victory Medal[29], Yangtze Service Medal[30]
- Member of: Veterans of Foreign Wars[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[33]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[34]
- Commons category: Smedley D. Butler[35]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[36]
- Cause of death: cancer[37]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[38], Spanish–American War[39], Banana Wars[40], Mexican Revolution[41], Boxer Rebellion[42], Philippine–American War[43]
- Family name: Butler[44]
- Given name: Smedley[45], Darlington[46]
- Relative: Smedley Darlington[47]
- Manner of death: natural causes[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Nickname: Old Gimlet Eye[50]
- Birth name: Smedley Darlington Butler[51]
- Name in native language: Smedley Darlington Butler[52]
- Start of work period: 1898[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Smedley Butler include USS Butler[54], a destroyer[55].
Why It Matters
Smedley Butler has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include War Is a Racket[58], a version, edition or translation[59]. Entities named for him include USS Butler[54], a destroyer[55].
FAQs
Where was Smedley Butler born?
Smedley Butler was born in West Chester[2].
Where did Smedley Butler die?
Smedley Butler died in Naval Hospital Philadelphia[4].
Who were Smedley Butler's parents?
Smedley Butler's father was Thomas S. Butler[12].
What did Smedley Butler do for work?
Smedley Butler worked as a military officer[5], activist[6], lecturer[7], official[8], and writer[9].
Where did Smedley Butler go to school?
Smedley Butler was educated at The Haverford School[15].
What awards did Smedley Butler receive?
Honors received include Medal of Honor[17], Marine Corps Brevet Medal[18], Navy Distinguished Service Medal[19], and Distinguished Service Medal[20].