By·ron (b  r n), George Gordon. Sixth Baron Byron of Rochdale. 1788-1824. British poet acclaimed as one of the leading figures of the romantic movement. The "Byronic hero"  lonely, rebellious, and broodingfirst appeared in Manfred (1817). Among his other works are Childe Harold (1812-1818), The Prisoner of Chillon (1816), and the epic satire Don Juan (1819-1824). Byron was notorious for his love affairs and unconventional lifestyle. He died while working to secure Greek independence from the Turks.By·ron ic (b-r n k) adj.By·ron i·cal·ly adv. |
Byron [ˈbaɪərən]
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(Biographies / Byron, George Gordon, 6th Baron (1788-1824) M, British, WRITING: poet) George Gordon, 6th Baron. 1788-1824, British Romantic poet, noted also for his passionate and disastrous love affairs. His major works include Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812-18), and Don Juan (1819-24). He spent much of his life abroad and died while fighting for Greek independence
Byronic [baɪˈrɒnɪk] adj
Byronically adv
Byronism n
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| Noun | 1. |  Byron - English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824) |
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