Portrait of Nicholas Murray Butler. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Nicholas Murray Butler

About

American philosopher, diplomat, and educator (1862-1947)

Quick Facts

Name
Nicholas Murray Butler
Born
1862-04-02
Died
1947-12-07
Occupation
philosopher / politician / university teacher / diplomat / teacher / writer / pedagogue / pacifist / opinion journalist
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Elizabeth

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

6 received · 1 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1937-11-03doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon Received
1931Nobel Peace Prize Received
1931Nobel Peace Prize Nominated
1921doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris Received
1921doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy Received

Education

  • Columbia University

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • English
  • French

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q271517 ↗
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