Robert Butler (U.S. commander)

Robert Butler
Born29 December 1786 
Died13 January 1860  (aged 73)
Tallahassee 
OccupationSurveyor 
Parent(s)

Robert Butler was an American military officer and acting governor of East Florida between 10 July 1821 and 11 July 1821, after Florida was ceded to the United States by Spain. He has been described as a "rather prominent" crony of Andrew Jackson.

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