George Butterworth
1885–1916 (age 31)
Biography
George Butterworth was a distinguished composer whose musical talents brought beauty and artistry to the early twentieth century. His compositions reflected a sensitive and creative spirit that enriched the cultural landscape of his time.
Butterworth's promising career was tragically cut short by his death in 1916 during the First World War. He is commemorated at Thiepval Memorial, where his name stands among those who made the ultimate sacrifice.