Rudolf Maximilian Butler
| Rudolf Maximilian Butler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 September 1872 Dublin |
| Died | 3 February 1943 (aged 70) Dublin |
| Other name | R.M. Butler |
| Occupations | Architect academic journalist architect |
| 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
- 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]
- 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[10]
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Andrews, Helen. "Butler, Rudolph Maximilian". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Back to citation occurrence 2.2 "Ireland's most expensive home: Seeking 14m for the finest house on Ailesbury Road". www.irishtimes.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- Back to citation Irish Architectural Archive, Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720-1940. https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/807 (accessed 21 July 2010)
- Back to citation Loeber, Rolf; Campbell, Hugh; Hurley, Livia; Montague, John; Rowley, Ellen, eds. (2014). Architecture 1600–2000. Art and Architecture of Ireland. Vol. IV. Dublin: Yale University Press. p. 526. ISBN 978-0-300-17922-4.
- Back to citation Williams, Jeremy (1994). A Companion Guide to Architecture in Ireland 1837–1921. Irish Academic Press. p. 83. ISBN 0-7165-2513-5.
- Back to citation "CO. GALWAY, INISHBOFIN, CHURCH OF ST COLMAN (RC)". Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720–1940. Irish Architectural Archive. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- Back to citation "CO. MAYO, CLAREMORRIS, CHURCH (RC) Dictionary of Irish Architects -". www.dia.ie. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- Back to citation "CO. MONAGHAN, ANNYALLA, CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL (RC)". Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720–1940. Irish Architectural Archive. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- Back to citation "Dedication of Letterfrack Church". The Connacht Tribune. 12 June 1926. p. 3; "CO. GALWAY, LETTERFRACK, CHURCH (RC)". Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720–1940. Irish Architectural Archive. Retrieved 6 January 2019; "Letterfrack, County Galway 30329007". National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- Back to citation "CO. TIPPERARY, BALLYLOOBY, CHURCH (RC)". Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720–1940. Retrieved 28 October 2017.