Global InformationEddie Balchowsky information
Eddie Balchowsky | |
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| Born | Edward Ross Balchowsky February 16, 1916 Frankfort, Illinois |
| Died | November 27, 1989 (aged 73)[1] Chicago |
| Burial place | Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | poet, artist, musician, composer |
| Known for | veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade |
| Children | Elizabeth, Reana[1] |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Spanish Republic United States of America |
| Service |  International Brigades United States Army |
| Years of service | 1937–1938 |
| Unit | Abraham Lincoln Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War |
Edward Balchowsky (February 16, 1916 – November 27, 1989) was an American poet, artist, musician, composer who served in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade during the Spanish Civil War.[2] Although he lost a hand, in Spain, Balchowsky became an important figure in the Chicago Arts Scene. Four well-known singer-songwriters wrote songs inspired by Balchowsky, Jimmy Buffett, Loudon Wainwright, Utah Phillips and Dion Dimucci.[3]
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