Background
Butler, Gerald Joseph was born on February 24, 1942 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Dale and Marian Elizabeth (Watchler) Butler.
English and comparative literature educator
Butler, Gerald Joseph was born on February 24, 1942 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Dale and Marian Elizabeth (Watchler) Butler.
Associate of Arts, San Francisco City College, 1961; AB with honors, University of California, Berkeley, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, 1969.
Professor of English & comparative literature, San Diego State University, since 1968; maitre de conference, U. Nice, France, 1987-1988; professor, U. Orleans, France, 1990-1991; professor, U. Rennes, France, 1996.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Evelyn Anne Kelly, February 3, 1964. Children: James Dale, Marian Margaret, Wayne Anthony.