George Henry Borrow (5 July 1803 – 26 July 1881) was an English author, translator and traveller. He is best known for his books about his travels in Europe, especially in the regions of Spain and the Balkans, which were popular in the 19th century. Borrow was born in East Dereham, Norfolk, the son of a soldier. He was educated at Norwich Grammar School and later at St. Peter's College, Cambridge. After leaving university, he travelled extensively in Europe, learning languages and collecting stories and folk songs. Borrow wrote several books about his travels, including The Bible in Spain (1843), Lavengro (1851), and Romany Rye (1857). He also wrote a number of translations, including the Icelandic Sagas and the works of Cervantes. Borrow was a passionate advocate of the Romani people and their culture, and was a major influence on the Romani revival of the late 19th century. He was also a keen collector of folk songs, and his collection of English and Scottish ballads, Marsk Stig's Daughters and Other Songs and Ballads, was published in 1913.
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