Nicholas M. Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler Portrait of Nicholas Murray Butler, by Hollinger 12th President of Columbia University In office 1902–1945 Preceded by Seth Low Succeeded by Frank D. Fackenthal (acting) Personal details Born (1862-04-02)2 April 1862 Elizabeth, New Jersey Died December 7, 1947 (aged 85) New York City Political party Republican Spouse(s) Susanna Edwards Schuyler, Kate La Montagne Profession Educator, diplomat, politician Signature Butler in 1916 Nicholas Murray Butler (April 2, 1862 – December 7, 1947) was an American philosopher, diplomat, and educator. Butler was president of Columbia University, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. He became so well known and respected that The New York Times printed his Christmas greeting to the nation every year.