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Grand tour
Lord Byron embarks on his Grand Tour. Ηε travels through Portugal, Spain, Malta, and Albania, reaching Athens at the end of the year. Byron writes the first Canto of “Childe Burun” (later Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage). His visit to Greece will greatly influence his life and works. -
Arrival in Athens
Spring 1810**: Byron arrives in Athens, Greece, a city rich with ancient history and ruins. Inspired by the grandeur of Greek civilization, Byron explores sites like the Acropolis and the Parthenon, which would later influence his poetry, including his famous work "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage -
Visit to the temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion
Byron travels to Cape Sounion, a promontory known for the Temple of Poseidon. The majestic setting of this ancient temple overlooking the Aegean Sea inspires Byron's contemplation of Greece's past glory and its present state, which he later reflects upon in his poem "Isles of Greece." -
The Peloponnese Tour
Byron journeys to the Peloponnese region of Greece, immersing himself in its history and landscape. He visits sites such as Corinth, known for its ancient ruins, and Mycenae, an archaeological site associated with the legendary King Agamemnon. These experiences deepen Byron's fascination with Greek culture and history, shaping his poetic vision. -
Ionian islands and involvement in the Greek War of Independence
Byron moves to the Ionian Islands, specifically to Cephalonia, where he resides for a time. During his stay, Byron continues to study Greek language and culture, laying the groundwork for his later involvement in the Greek War of Independence. -
Back to England
He returns to his country in 1811. However, as his turbulent personal life is commented upon in all aristocratic circles of the time, and he is forced to leave England. -
Byron's short- term marriage- Adventures
Byron marries Annabella. Daughter, Augusta Ada is born.
In 1816 Byron’s wife leaves him. The "Siege of Corinth" and "Parisina" are published. Byron leaves England forever on 24 April 1816. Arriving in Geneva, he befriends Percy, Mary Shelley, and Claire Clairmont, spends the summer with them, and has an affair with Claire. He then travels to Venice and has an affair with his landlord’s wife. "Childe Harold canto III" and "Prisoner of Chillon" are published at the end of the year. -
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Life in Italy
Byron’s daughter, Allegra, is born to Claire Clairmont. He travels to Rome with Hobhouse and returns to settle in Venice. "Manfred" is published. Byron moves to Ravenna at the end of the year(1819) to be near Teresa, one of his affairs. He then moves to Pisa with her family. (1822) His daughter Allegra dies in April. His close friend, Shelley is drowned on 8 July in his boat, the "Don Juan". -
Sails for Greece
After publishing the remaining cantos of Don Juan, Byron travels to Greece to assist the Greeks in their revolution against Turkish rule. He departs for Greece, arriving in Cephalonia on August 3rd.
He remains on Cephalonia until December 29th, when he sails for Messolonghi. arriving at Missolonghi on 30 December. He puts himself at the head of 500 Suliote soldiers, whose expenses he pays, and prepares for his first military operation, the capture of Lepanto. -
Lord Byron dies
Byron contracts a fever that grows progressively worse. Doctors bleed him with leeches as he slips in and out of consciousness. Byron dies of fever in Missolonghi, Greece at the age of 36. His body is returned to England and he is buried near Newstead Abbey. To protect his legacy, his friends burn the memoirs that he left for posthumous publication.