William Butler
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William Butler may refer to:
- William Butler (1535–1618) was an English physician and writer.
- Colonel William Butler (died 1789) was a Pennsylvania Militia officer during the American Revolution.
- William Butler (1759–1821) was a soldier and Congressman from South Carolina.
- William Butler (1790–1850) was a Congressman from South Carolina, the son of the congressman of the same name.
- William Orlando Butler (1791–1880) ran as Democratic vice-presidential candidate in 1848.
- William Archer Butler (1814-1848) was an Irish historian of philosophy.
- Sir William Francis Butler (1838–1910) was a 19th century soldier-adventurer.
- William Morgan Butler (1861–1937) was chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1924 until 1928.
- William Patrick Butler (1871–1953), a New Zealand first-class cricketer, later international Test cricket umpire.
- William Boynton Butler (born ca.1895), a soldier awarded a Victoria Cross.
- Billy Butler (1900-1966), an English footballer, scorer for Bolton Wanderers F.C. in the 1929 FA Cup Final.
- William Butler (musician), drummer for Arcade Fire.
- William Butler Yeats, was an Irish poet.