Background
Burton, William Butler was born on July 13, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Ashby and Denison (Laws) Burton.
Burton, William Butler was born on July 13, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Ashby and Denison (Laws) Burton.
Bachelor, Swarthmore College, 1962. Doctor of Science., University Leiden, Netherlands, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, University Leiden, Netherlands, 1970.
Research associate National Radio Astromomy Observatory, 1971-1973, assistant scientist, then scientist, 1973-1978. Professor astronomy, chairman department University Minnesota, 1978-1981. Professor astronomy University Leiden, since 1981.
Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union, Netherlands Astronomical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Judy Marie Johnson, March 26, 1972. Children: Hannah Marie, Benjamin Joseph, Molly Catherine. Married Diana Gratia Van den Bergh, August 25, 1989.
1 child, Joseph Henry.