Edward Butler (academic) explained

Edward Butler D.C.L. (1686–1745) was an English academic administrator at the University of Oxford.

Butler was awarded a Doctor of Civil Law at Oxford University. He was elected President (head) of Magdalen College, Oxford, on 29 July 1722, a post he held until he died in 1745.^[1] Butler, a Whig, was a politically oriented. He was a significant benefactor to Magdalen College.During his time as President of Magdalen, Butler was also Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University from 1728 until 1732.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Salter, H. E. . Lobel, Mary D. . A History of the County of Oxford: Volume 3: The University of Oxford . . 1954 . 193–207. Magdalen College . July 18, 2011.
2. Web site: Previous Vice-Chancellors . University of Oxford, UK. July 18, 2011.
3. Book: The Oxford University Calendar . University of Oxford. 1817. 27–28 . Vice-Chancellors from the year 1660. July 18, 2011.