In the 17th and 18th centuries, the butler gradually became the senior, usually male, member of a household's staff in the very grandest households. However, there was sometimes a steward who ran the outside estate and financial affairs, rather than just the household, and who was senior to the butler in social status into the 19th century.

Joseph Butler (18 May 1692 O.S. – 16 June 1752 O.S.) [4] was an English Anglican bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher, born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire (now in Oxfordshire). His principal works are the Fifteen Sermons Preached at the Rolls Chapel (1726) and The Analogy of Religion (1736).

2018年8月31日 · Butler. The senior servant in the house, responsible for oversight of all other male servants (except in some cases, where a Lord might have a steward who was responsible for all of their estates, in which case the Butler also answered to the Steward, as the Butler was only for a single house).

2016年11月28日 · In the mid-nineteenth century coal and oil were used for heat and light. The Butler and Housekeeper established a regimen that occupied the staff from the early morning hours, when the first fires were laid, until lamps and candles were extinguished late …

Alban Butler (13 October 1710 – 15 May 1773) was an English Roman Catholic priest and hagiographer. Born in Northamptonshire, he studied at the English College, in Douay, France where he later taught philosophy and theology. He served as guide on the Grand Tour to the nephews of the Earl of Shrewsbury.

2020年5月7日 · In the nether regions of any aristocratic household, be it Carson of Downton Abbey or Hudson of Upstairs Downstairs, the Butler reigned supreme. Even the lord of the house would take notice of his butler’s opinion.

The domestic duties of the butler are to bring in the eatables at breakfast, and wait upon the family at that meal, assisted by the footman, and see to the cleanliness of everything at table. On taking away, he removes the tray with the china and plate, for which he is responsible.

2016年4月11日 · They were initially a middle-ranking member of staff of a wealthy household. By the 17th and 18th centuries, the role of the Butler developed into a more senior position. Normally held by a man. And they were seen as the highest position of staff within the grand household.

2024年3月8日 · Bishop Butler, a quintessential 18th-century mind, accepted most of the premises of deism. We discover and understand God’s intentions for us by understanding his creation, nature, including human nature.

In the 18th century, the pleasures of the table reached new gastronomic heights with the discovery of different and exotic foods and spices, and the creation of new recipes. Visually the table became more exciting and elaborate with new serving dishes such as tureens, sauceboats, and centerpieces to present the new recipes.