Lord Byron (1788–1824) was one of the most famous and controversial British poets of the Romantic era, renowned for his passionate verse, dramatic personality, and colourful personal life. Born George Gordon Byron in London, he inherited the title of Lord Byron from his great-uncle at the age of ten and grew up in relative privilege, though his early years were marked by financial instability and family difficulties. Educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge, Byron quickly gained a reputation for his wit, charm, and rebellious nature.
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