George Gordon Byron,6th Baron Byron (1788-1824)
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824)
British poet a leading figure in Romanticism Throughout his life,Byron is very revolutionary and always fights for freedom
❖ British poet ❖ a leading figure in Romanticism ❖ Throughout his life, Byron is very revolutionary and always fights for freedom
l.Life Born lame on 22 January 1788 Father died when he was 3 years old. He inherited the title of Baron and a large estate
I. Life ❖ Born lame on 22 January 1788 ❖ Father died when he was 3 years old. ❖ He inherited the title of Baron and a large estate
He received his education at Harrow then Cambridge. 1809-11:a grand tour around Europe 1811:taking his seat in the House of Lords
❖ He received his education at Harrow then Cambridge. ❖ 1809-11: a grand tour around Europe ❖ 1811: taking his seat in the House of Lords
He tried to show his sympathy for working class He made a speech at the House of Lords to attack royal people. 1815:married to Anna Milbanke *A year late,his wife left him and refused to return
❖ He tried to show his sympathy for working class. ❖ He made a speech at the House of Lords to attack royal people. ❖ 1815: married to Anna Milbanke. ❖ A year late, his wife left him and refused to return