Samuel Butler (schoolmaster)
Samuel Butler | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lichfield | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| In office | 1836–1839 |
| Predecessor | Henry Ryder |
| Successor | James Bowstead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1774 |
| Died | 4 December 1839 (aged 65) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Education | Rugby School |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Samuel Butler FRS (30 January 1774 – 4 December 1839) was an English classical scholar and schoolmaster of Shrewsbury School, and Bishop of Lichfield. His biography was written by his grandson Samuel Butler, the author of the novels Erewhon and The Way of All Flesh.