Rudolf Maximilian Butler
Rudolf Maximilian Butler | |
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| Born | 30 September 1872 Dublin |
| Died | 3 February 1943 (aged 70) Dublin |
| Other names | R.M. Butler |
| Occupations | Architect, Academic |
| Known for | Professor of Architecture at University College, Dublin, Editor of the Irish Builder, Architect of many Catholic churches, Founder of the AAI |
Rudolf Maximilian Butler, RIAI, FRIBA, RSAI, RHA, RIA, (30 September 1872 – 3 February 1943) was a well-known Irish Roman Catholic ecclesiastical architectural historian, academic, journalist, and architect of Dublin active, throughout late-nineteenth-century to mid-twentieth-century Ireland.[1] He resided and worked at 23 Kildare Street, Dublin until he designed a new residence for himself at 73, Ailesbury Road.[2] He was brought up a Moravian and may have remained in that faith throughout his life, however, he designed all of his churches for the Roman Catholic Church, particularly for the Passionist Fathers. He was a founding member of the AAI in 1896, editor of the Irish Builder from 1899 to 1935, and professor of architecture at University College, Dublin.[3][4]
The RM Butler Architect Collection which covers both his work and his research into James Gandon is held by the library of University College Cork.[2]
In 1911, he married Annie Gibbons, a catholic; their son and three daughters were brought up as catholics. He died on 3 February 1943 in Dublin. His practice, R. M. Butler & Co., was continued by his son, John Geoffrey Butler, and his daughter Eleanor Butler.[1]
Works
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- 1907: Sacred Heart Church in Castletownbere[5]
- 1910: St. Colman's Church in Inishbofin, County Galway[6]
- 1911: St. Colman's Church in Claremorris, County Mayo[7]
- 1920: His residence at 73 Ailesbury Road.[2]
- 1923–1926: Remodeled St. Dympna’s Roman Catholic Church, Tedavnet, County Monaghan (Ref. 41400604)
- 1922–1923: St Michael’s Church, Annyalla, Co Monaghan: completion of a commission of William A Scott.[8]
- 1923–1926: St. Joseph's Church, Letterfrack[9][10][11]
- 1924–1925: Rebuilt St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Threemilehouse, County Monaghan.
- 1927: Remodeling and extension of Church of Our Lady and St. Kieran, Ballylooby[12]
References
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- ^ Irish Architectural Archive, Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720-1940. http://www.dia.ie/architects/view/807 (accessed 21 July 2010)
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External links
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