George Borrow

English author (1803–1881)
Person human Q2137717
George Borrow
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George Borrow

Summary

George Borrow is a human[1]. Born in Dereham[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1803[3]. He passed away in Lowestoft[4]. He died on July 26, 1881[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], translator[8], and Peddler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dereham[2], George Borrow…
  • George Borrow died in Lowestoft[4].
  • George Borrow was born on July 5, 1803[3].
  • George Borrow died on July 26, 1881[5].
  • Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[11].
  • George Borrow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • George Borrow worked as a writer[6].
  • George Borrow's professions included novelist[7].
  • George Borrow worked as a translator[8].
  • George Borrow's professions included Peddler[9].
  • George Borrow was educated at Royal High School[13].
  • George Borrow was educated at Norwich School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to George Borrow is The Zincali[15].
  • A notable work attributed to George Borrow is The Bible in Spain[16].
  • A notable work attributed to George Borrow is Lavengro[17].
  • A notable work attributed to George Borrow is The Romany Rye[18].
  • A notable work attributed to George Borrow is Wild Wales[19].
  • A notable work attributed to George Borrow is Romano Lavo-Lil[20].
  • George Borrow is recorded as male[21].
  • George Borrow's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Borrow's Commons category is recorded as George Borrow[23].
  • George Borrow's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[24].
  • George Borrow's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[25].
  • George Borrow's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[26].
  • George Borrow's family name is recorded as Borrow[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Borrow's place of birth was Dereham[2]. He was born on July 5, 1803[3].

Education

Educated at Royal High School[13], a high school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1128[30] and Norwich School[14], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1980[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], translator[8], and Peddler[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Zincali[15], a literary work[34]; The Bible in Spain[16], a literary work[35], in Spain[36]; Lavengro[17], a literary work[37]; The Romany Rye[18], a literary work[38]; Wild Wales[19], a literary work[39]; and Romano Lavo-Lil[20].

Death and Burial

George Borrow died on July 26, 1881[5]. He passed away in Lowestoft[4]. Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

George Borrow ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was George Borrow born?

George Borrow's place of birth was Dereham[2].

Where did George Borrow die?

George Borrow passed away in Lowestoft[4].

What did George Borrow do for work?

George Borrow worked as writer[6], novelist[7], translator[8], and Peddler[9].

Where did George Borrow go to school?

George Borrow was educated at Royal High School[13] and Norwich School[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation writer, novelist, translator +1
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