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George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, was born in London in 1788. He was a leading figure of the Romantic movement and one of the most celebrated poets of his day. His works include "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage," "Don Juan," and "Hebrew Melodies." Byron died in Greece in 1824 while fighting for Greek independence.

Here are some additional details about Byron's life:

* He was born with a clubfoot, which caused him to walk with a limp.
* He was educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge.
* He published his first poem, "Hours of Idleness," in 1807.
* He married Anne Isabella Milbanke in 1815, but they divorced in 1816.
* He had a daughter, Ada Lovelace, with his wife.
* He traveled extensively throughout Europe, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
* He died of fever in Greece in 1824.

Byron was a complex and controversial figure, but he is undoubtedly one of the most important poets in English literature. His work continues to be read and admired today.

Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves.

George Gordon Byron

In secret we met -In silence I grieve,That thy heart could forget,Thy spirit deceive.If I should meet theeAfter long years,How should I greet thee? -With silence and tears

George Gordon Byron

If I do not write to empty my mind, I go mad.

George Gordon Byron

All who joy would winMust share it -- Happiness was born a twin.

George Gordon Byron

Tis strange,-but true; for truth is always strange;Stranger than fiction: if it could be told,How much would novels gain by the exchange!How differently the world would men behold!

George Gordon Byron

The great object of life is sensation- to feel that we exist, even though in pain.

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