The history and traditions of a butler
From the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Victorian age right up to today, the butler was and is a prominent position. They’re known to run a very strict hierarchy and...
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From the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Victorian age right up to today, the butler was and is a prominent position. They're known to run a very strict hierarchy and hold a position of managing the home and staff. In this lesson, Julius will explain the history behind the butler and where the term 'butler' comes from.
What you'll learn in The history and traditions of a butler lesson
- The history of a butler
- What a butler is
- How to become a butler
Instructor

Julius Smith is an English butler and house manager initially trained by one of the world's most respected London Butler Schools (the late Ivor Spencer's school). He has spent three decades serving exclusive households and events including Royalty,...
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