Pierce Mason Butler | |
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 Portrait of Colonel Pierce Mason Butler made during the 1840s | |
| 56th Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office December 1, 1836 – December 10, 1838 | |
| Lieutenant | William DuBose |
| Preceded by | George McDuffie |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Noble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1798 Edgefield County, South Carolina, US |
| Died | August 20, 1847 (aged 49) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Resting place | Christ Episcopal Church, Greenville, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Miranda Julia Duval |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army South Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1818–1829, 1838–1847 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Palmetto Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
Pierce Mason Butler (April 11, 1798 – August 20, 1847) was an American soldier and statesman who served as the 56th Governor of South Carolina from 1836 to 1838. He was killed while serving as colonel of the Palmetto Regiment at the Battle of Churubusco, during the Mexican–American War.