BUTLER, Cristopher ‹ LBT 07039 ›
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Floruit: 1559–1592
floruit (A) 1559 - 1592 ; Male
Introduction
Cristopher Butler was a bookbinder and member of the Stationers' Company in London. He was freed in 1559 and took on at least eight apprentices in binding between 1577 and 1592, establishing himself as an established tradesman in the London book trade during the latter sixteenth century.
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company |
Had Apprentice(s): (8)
Events (8)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 1559 | Freed - | |
| 26 May 1577 | Appr - Binding | John Thomas (LBT/07048) |
| 24 Jun 1581 | Appr - Binding | Thomas Sare (LBT/07046) |
| 14 Aug 1583 | Appr - Binding | Richard Machin (LBT/07044) |
| 2 Feb 1584 | Appr - Binding | William Storer (LBT/07047) |
| 24 Jun 1584 | Appr - Binding | Stephen Webbe (LBT/07049) |
| 25 Mar 1589 | Appr - Binding | Thomas Hayle (LBT/07042) |
| 2 Feb 1592 | Appr - Binding | William Harrison (LBT/07041) |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| St.Co. Archive - Binding and Freedom records - extracted by Prof. J.A. Lavin |