George Butterworth
English composer (1885–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Butterworth (born London, 12 July 1885; died Pozières, France, 5 August 1916) was an English composer. He was killed while fighting in World War I. He is best known for a group of songs which are settings of poems by A. E. Housman.
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Born | George Sainton Kaye Butterworth (1885-07-12)12 July 1885 Paddington, London, England |
Died | 5 August 1916(1916-08-05) (aged 31) |
Cause of death | Shot by sniper in the Battle of the Somme |
Resting place | Unknown |
Nationality | English |
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Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Composer, schoolmaster, music critic, professional morris dancer, soldier |
Parent(s) | Sir Alexander Kaye Butterworth, general manager, North-East Railway Company |
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