Noel Butlin AC (19 December 1921 - 2 April 1991) was a distinguished Australian economic historian, considered "one of the most outstanding Australian social scientists of his generation, and one of the major international figures in economic history."[1] He was long associated with the Australian National University, the library of which has an archives centre that bears his name.[2] His brother was Sydney James Butlin.

He became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences from 1956 and a corresponding fellow of the British Academy from 1976. The Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand hold an annual lecture in his name.[2]

Butlin was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in 1992.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Obituary - Noel George Butlin - Obituaries Australia". oa.anu.edu.au.
  2. 1 2 Shapley, Maggie. Butlin, Noel George (1921–1991). National Centre of Biography, Australian National University – via Australian Dictionary of Biography.
  3. ↑ "Emeritus Professor Noel George Butlin". It's An Honour. Retrieved 14 September 2021.


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