Norman Butler (polo)
Norman Butler | |
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Norman Butler in St Moritz, 1972 | |
| Born | December 2, 1918 |
| Died | October 8, 2011 (aged 92) |
| Education | |
| Occupations | Polo player, horse breeder |
| Spouses | Pauline Winn
(m. 1948; div. 1958)Penelope Dewar
(m. 1959; div. 1977)Gabriella Gröger (m. 1981) |
| Children | 6 |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Squadron VB-107 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Air Medal, Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation |
Norman Butler (December 2, 1918 – October 8, 2011) also known as Norman de Butler, was an international polo player raised and educated in England and Europe, as well as a thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder in Europe, where he won several classic races including the Irish 1,000 Guineas, Pretty Polly Stakes and Irish St. Leger.