Background
Butler, Michael Gregory was born on November 1, 1935 in Nottingham, England. Son of Maurice Gregory and Winifred (Barker) Butler.
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Michael Gregory Butler
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Michael Gregory Butler, German language and literature educator. Recipient Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit, Germany; Institute Advanced Research Arts and Social Science fellow University Birmingham, since 2003. Fellow Institute Linguists; member Conference University Teachers of German of Great Britian and Ireland (vice president 1994-1996, president 1996-1999).
Education
Bachelor, Cambridge University, 1957. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1960. Diploma in education, Oxford University, 1958.
Doctor of Philosophy, Council National Academy Awards, England, 1974. Doctor of Letters, Cambridge University, 1999.
Career
Assistant master The King's School, Worcester, United Kingdom, 1958-1961, Reuchlin Gymnasium, Pforzheim, Germany, 1961-1962. Head German Ipswich (United Kingdom) School, 1962-1970. From lecturer German to head department German studies University Birmingham, United Kingdom, 1970-2001.
Visiting fellow, Humanities Research Center, Australian National University, 1979. Professor modern German literature, University Birmingham, 1986, head school modern language, 1988-1993, public orator, University Birmingham, since 1998. Professional fellow Institute for German Studies, University Birmingham, since 1997.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow Institute Linguists. Member Conference University Teachers of German of Great Britian and Ireland (vice president 1994-1996, president 1996-1999).
Connections
Married Jean Mary Griffith, December 31, 1960. Children: Julian Michael, Emma Catherine.
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Born
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1957
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1960
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1958
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1974
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1999
Career
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1958 - 1961
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1961 - 1962
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1962 - 1970
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1970 - 2001
Awards
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Recipient Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit, Germany. Institute Advanced Research Arts and Social Science fellow University Birmingham, since 2003.Recipient Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit, Germany. Institute Advanced Research Arts and Social Science fellow University Birmingham, since 2003.