Tom Butler (bishop), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Tom Butler (bishop)

Bishop of Southwark; Bishop of Leicester; Bishop of Willesden; British Anglican bishop

Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1940

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Profession: priest, politician

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Thomas Frederick "Tom" Butler (born 5 March 1940) is a British retired Anglican bishop.
He was the ninth Anglican Bishop of Southwark.
He was enthroned in Southwark Cathedral on 12 September 1998.
He retired from this position on 5 March 2010.
In 2014, Butler was involved in the transition process for the new Diocese of Leeds as "mentor bishop"; he remains an honorary assistant bishop of that diocese.