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Butts, Robert, D.D.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

an English prelate, became dean of Norwich in February, 1731, and was consecrated bishop of that see Feb. 25, 1733. He was translated to the see of Ely, May 25, 1738; 'and died at Ely House, Holborn, Jan. 26,1748. He published a Sermon on the Accession (1712): — Sermon before the House of Lords (1737) : — Charge to his Clergy (1740). See Le Neve, Fasti; Allibone, Diet. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v.