Samuel Butler | |
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| Bishop of Lichfield | |
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| 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 grandson was Samuel Butler, the author of the novel Erewhon.