Nicholas Murray Butler 1862 – 1947

Biography

Educator, Nobel Prize Recipient. The President of Columbia University from 1902 until his death, he was awarded the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize with Jane Addams for their efforts in promoting peace through education. In the 1912 presidential election, Murray received the 8 electoral votes that were to go to Vice President James Sherman who had died on October 30, 1912, six days prior to the election.  Family links:  Parents:  Henry L. Butler (1833 – 1904)  Mary J. Murray Butler (1838 – 1912)  Spouse:  Susanna Edwards Schuyler Butler (1863 – 1903)  Siblings:  Nicholas Murray Butler (1862 – 1947)  Henry Meldrum Butler (1864 – 1940)*  Eliza Rhees Butler (1872 – 1935)*  Mary Murray Butler Mahony (1878 – 1945)* *Calculated relationship