George Borrow
George Henry Borrow (5 July 1803 – 26 July 1881) was an English writer of novels and of travel based on personal experiences in Europe. 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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1843 portrait by Henry Wyndham Phillips at the National Portrait Gallery, London. | |
| Born | 5 July 1803 East Dereham, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 26 July 1881 (aged 78) Lowestoft, Suffolk, England |
| Occupation | Author |
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| Spouse | Mary Clarke (?–1869) |
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