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Benjamin Britten

AKA Edward Benjamin Britten

Born: 22-Nov-1913
Birthplace: Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Died: 4-Dec-1976
Location of death: Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, St. Peter and St. Paul Churchyard, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Gay
Occupation: Composer

Nationality: England
Executive summary: Billy Budd

Boyfriend: Peter Pears

    High School: Gresham's School, Holt
    University: Royal College of Music

    Order of Merit 1965
    Léonie Sonning Music Prize 1968
    Life Peerage 1976





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