Musical composer. Born Dublin (in a street which is now named after him). Wrote English-language operas the most successful being 'The Bohemian Girl'. In 1864 moved from Seymour Street to Hertfordshire where he died.
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Michael William Balfe
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Michael Balfe
L.C.C. 1911 Michael William Balfe (1808 - 1870), musical composer, lived here.
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