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On 18th May 1692 Bishop Joseph Butler was born in Wantage, Berkshire.
On 26th October 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler was ordained a Deacon by William Talbot (age 60), Bishop of Salisbury, in his Bishop's Palace, Salisbury
On 21st December 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler was ordained a Priest by William Talbot (age 60), Bishop of Salisbury, at St James' Church, Piccadilly.
After 21st December 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler became Rector of Stanhope, County Durham [Map].
In 1736 Bishop Joseph Butler became the head chaplain of George II's (age 52) wife Caroline (age 52).
On 19th October 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler was elected Bishop of Bristol.
On 3rd December 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler was consecrated Bishop of Bristol at Lambeth Palace [Map].
On 24th May 1740 Bishop Joseph Butler was installed Dean of St Paul's Cathedral.
From 1746 to 1752 Bishop Joseph Butler served as Clerk of the Closet to King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 62).
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Before 9th October 1750 Bishop Joseph Butler was translated to Bishop of Durham.
On 9th October 1750 Bishop Joseph Butler was enthroned Bishop of Durham by proxy.
After 1752. Durham Cathedral [Map]. Memorial to Bishop Joseph Butler.
On 16th June 1752 Bishop Joseph Butler died unmarried at Rosemead House Kingsmead Square Bath, Somerset. He was buried at Bristol Cathedral [Map].