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Also Known As Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten of Aldeburgh
Born November 22, 1913 • Lowestoft • England • (Born on this day)
Died December 4, 1976 (aged 63) • England
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1963)
Notable Works “Billy Budd” • “Curlew River” • “Owen Wingrave” • “Peter Grimes” • “Spring Symphony” • “The Rape of Lucretia” • “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” • “War Requiem”

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