Lord Byron
English Romantic poet and lyricist (1788–1824)
Lord Byron was born on January 22, 1788 in City of Westminster and died on April 19, 1824 in Missolonghi, aged 36. Recorded occupations: poet, lyricist, politician, autobiographer, translator and diarist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include member of the House of Lords. Associated movement: Romanticism. Fields of work: performing arts. Notable works include “Childe Harold's Pilgrimage”, “Don Juan” and “Manfred”. Educated at Harrow School, Trinity College, University of Cambridge and Aberdeen Grammar School. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society. Member of Royal Society of London and Royal Society of Literature.
- Born
- January 22, 1788 · City of Westminster
- Died
- April 19, 1824 · Missolonghi
- Age at death
- 36
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- poet, lyricist, politician, autobiographer, translator, diarist
- Positions held
- member of the House of Lords
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, Don Juan, Manfred
- Education
- Harrow School, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Aberdeen Grammar School
- Honours
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Wikipedia editions
- 155 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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