George Henry Borrow

Novelist, Author

1803 – 1881

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Who was George Henry Borrow?

George Henry Borrow was an English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his experiences traveling around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure prominently in his work. His best known books are The Bible in Spain, the autobiographical Lavengro, and The Romany Rye, about his time with the English Romanichal.

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Born
Jul 5, 1803
Dereham
Also known as
  • George Borrow
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Education
  • Royal High School, Edinburgh
  • Norwich School
Lived in
  • Dereham
  • Lowestoft
  • Suffolk
Died
Jul 26, 1881
Lowestoft
Resting place
Brompton Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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