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George ByronLord Byron Lord Byron English poet (1788–1824) "Byron" and "George Byron" redirect here. For other uses, see Byron (disambiguation) and George Byron (disambiguation). For other holders of the title Lord Byron, see Baron Byron. George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), was an English poet.[1][2] He is one of the major figures of the Romantic movement,[3][4][5] and is regarded as being among the greatest British poets.[6] Among his best-known works are the lengthy narratives Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage; many of his shorter lyrics in Hebrew Melodies also became popular. Quick facts The Right HonourableThe Lord Byron FRS, Born ... The Right Honourable The Lord Byron FRS Portrait of Lord Byron (c. 1813)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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