Nicholas Murray Butler

Nicholas Murray Butler (1862–1947) was an American philosopher, politician and diplomat.

Also recorded as Nicholas M. Butler; Nicholas Butler.

Overview

Born at Elizabeth in 1862, died at Manhattan in 1947.

In detail

Nicholas Murray Butler studied at Columbia University. the recorded working language is English and French.

Employment is recorded with Johns Hopkins University and Columbia University. Membership is recorded of Hungarian Academy of Sciences, American Philosophical Society and American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Distinctions recorded are honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg, doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy and Nobel Peace Prize.

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