Edward Butler

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For the British ornithologist (1843 - 1916) see Edward Arthur Butler

For the American businessman and painter (1853 - 1928), see Edward Burgess Butler

Edward Butler (1823-1879), was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He became a journalist and supported Young Ireland as the editor of the Galway Vindicator. In 1852, he emigrated to Sydney, Australia. He wrote for the Sydney press, practiced law, occupied a seat in Parliament and became a member of the Legislative Council and subsequently Attorney-General and a judge. He was special.