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Lord Byron
About
English Romantic poet and lyricist (1788–1824)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Lord Byron
- Born
- 1788-01-22
- Died
- 1824-04-19
- Occupation
- poet / lyricist / politician / autobiographer / translator / diarist / writer / librettist / aristocrat / philhellene
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- City of Westminster
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAnne Isabella Byron1815-01-02 — 1816
- SpouseClaire Clairmont
- PartnerClaire Clairmont
- PartnerAugusta Leigh
- PartnerMargarita Cogni
Family
- FatherJohn Byron
- MotherCatherine Gordon Byron
- SiblingAugusta Leigh
- ChildAda Lovelace
- ChildElizabeth Medora Leigh
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- narrative poetry
- Gothic literature
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Notable Works
- Childe Harold's Pilgrimagepoem by Lord Byron
- Don Juansatiric poem by Lord Byron
- Manfredcloset drama by Lord Byron
Education
- Harrow SchoolFrom 1801-04
- Trinity College
- University of Cambridge
- Aberdeen Grammar School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Links & Accounts
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q5679 ↗
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