George Borrow
English writer of fiction and travel (1803–1881) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Henry Borrow (5 July 1803 – 26 July 1881) was an English writer of novels and of travel based on personal experiences in Europe.[1] His travels gave him a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure strongly in his work. His best-known books are The Bible in Spain and the novels Lavengro and The Romany Rye, set in his time with the English Romanichal (Gypsies).
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Born | (1803-07-05)5 July 1803 East Dereham, Norfolk, England |
Died | 26 July 1881(1881-07-26) (aged 78) Lowestoft, Suffolk, England |
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Spouse | Mary Clarke (?–1869) |
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