# Edward Malia Butler — The Financier character guide

> Edward Malia Butler in The Financier by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Butler, Butler, Edward Butler, Eddie

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Powerful political boss and father of Aileen, initially Cowperwood's ally.

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