Lord George G. Byron Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LORD GEORGE G. BYRON
Born: January 22, 1788 in London, England
Died: April 19, 1824 in Missolonghi, Greece
George Gordon Byron, better known as Lord Byron, was one of the most influential poets of the Romantic period. Born on January 22, 1788, in London, England, Byron is best remembered for his charismatic personality and his rich, lyrical verse. His first major work, "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage", published in 1812, brought him immediate fame. His character of the brooding, solitary romantic hero is often seen as a representation of Byron himself. Other renowned works include "Don Juan", a satirical epic; and "She Walks in Beauty", a lyrical poem inspired by the beauty of a woman.
Byron was not just a poet; he was also an ardent supporter of social and political change. He actively supported the fight for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire, becoming a national hero in Greece. His personal life was controversial and marked by numerous love affairs, a scandalous separation from his wife, and rumors of a scandalous affair with his half-sister. Lord Byron died at the young age of 36 on April 19, 1824, in Missolonghi, Greece, from a fever while aiding the Greek independence movement.
Byron was not just a poet; he was also an ardent supporter of social and political change. He actively supported the fight for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire, becoming a national hero in Greece. His personal life was controversial and marked by numerous love affairs, a scandalous separation from his wife, and rumors of a scandalous affair with his half-sister. Lord Byron died at the young age of 36 on April 19, 1824, in Missolonghi, Greece, from a fever while aiding the Greek independence movement.
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LORD GEORGE G. BYRON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/18/1814 - HFSID 350486Rare, signed autograph letter from 1814, to lifelong friend and fellow poet Francis Hodgson, discussing Byron's impending visit. Rare ALS: "Byron", 1 page, 7x9. No place, 1814 July 18. To Mr. Hodgson.
Price: $7,500.00
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LORD GEORGE G. BYRON - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 354518His handwritten quotation from an epic Celtic poem by Ossian and his signature. Autograph quotation unsigned: "Motto to Neustein, Adieu.…"
Price: $6,500.00