George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), known simply as Lord Byron, was an English poet and peer, and a prominent figure in the Romantic movement. Renowned as one of the greatest English poets, his works including the epic narratives Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and depth. Byron's Hebrew Melodies, a collection of shorter lyrics, also gained widespread popularity.

Byron's education unfolded at Trinity College, Cambridge, setting the stage for his extensive travels across Europe, notably in Italy where he resided for seven years in cities like Venice, Ravenna, and Pisa. His exile to Italy followed threats of lynching in England. In Italy, Byron formed a close friendship with fellow poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. His later years saw him participating in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, where he played a leading role in the campaign efforts. Byron's commitment to the Greek cause earned him reverence as a folk hero in Greece, though it culminated in his untimely death at 36 from a fever contracted during the sieges of Missolonghi.

Byron left behind a significant legacy, not only through his literary contributions but also through his descendants. His daughter, Ada Lovelace, emerged as a pioneering figure in computer programming based on her work with Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine. Byron also had extramarital children, including Allegra Byron, who died in childhood, and possibly Elizabeth Medora Leigh, the daughter of his half-sister Augusta Leigh.