Birthdate: July 12, 1885
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England
Died: August 5, 1916
George Butterworth, an English composer, is celebrated for his orchestral piece The Banks of Green Willow and his song settings of A. E. Housman’s poems from A Shropshire Lad. His musical contributions garnered widespread acclaim. During World War I, Butterworth demonstrated bravery and was honored with the Military Cross for his actions at Pozières. Sadly, he lost his life during the Battle of the Somme. Despite his premature death, his musical legacy endures, and he is recognized as a skilled and brave composer.
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