Byron was the only child of Captain John 'Jack' Byron and his second wife, Catherine Gordon (of the Clan Gordon), heiress of the Gight estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Dec 6, 2025 · Lord Byron (born January 22, 1788, London, England—died April 19, 1824, Missolonghi, Greece) was a British Romantic poet and satirist whose poetry and personality …

Jan 22, 2012 · The most flamboyant and notorious of the major English Romantic poets, George Gordon, Lord Byron, was likewise the most fashionable poet of the early 1800s. He created an …

Apr 2, 2014 · Lord Byron is regarded as one of the greatest British poets and is best known for his amorous lifestyle and his brilliant use of the English language.

Read a biography of the 19th century romantic poet Lord Byron who according to his peers was 'mad, bad and dangerous to know'.

George Gordon Byron, often simply known as Lord Byron, remains a captivating figure in English literature. His life, marked by both brilliance and scandal, profoundly shaped his work and …

By 1816, Byron was afraid for his life, warned that a crowd might lynch him if he were seen in public. Forced to flee England, Byron settled in Italy and began writing his masterpiece, Don …

Jun 29, 2019 · Lord Byron is considered to be one of the greatest British writers and poets of his time. He became a leader in the Romantic Period, alongside contemporaries like William …

George Noel Gordon, Lord Byron, was born in London on January 22, 1788, the only son of Captain John Byron and his second wife, the heiress Catherine Gordon.

Feb 16, 2025 · William Byron snuck into Victory Lane Sunday, giving Hendrick Motorsports a record-setting Daytona 500 win. He took the lead after a last-lap crash.