George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron, was a prominent English poet and a leading figure of the Romantic movement. Born on January 22, 1788, in London, he is best known for his passionate and dramatic works, including Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Don Juan. Byron's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Byron was also known for his adventurous lifestyle and political involvement. He traveled extensively across Europe and became a national hero in Greece for his support of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. He died on April 19, 1824, in Missolonghi, Greece, leaving a lasting legacy in literature.