Lord Byron's Chronology By niefta Jan 22, 1788 Byron's birth Period: Jan 22, 1788 to Apr 19, 1824 1788-1824 Lord Byron's lifespan Mar 13, 1807 Lord Byron takes his seat in the House of Lords Jul 4, 1808 Lord Byron receives his degree from Cambridge Jul 2, 1809 Lord Byron sails for Lisbon,travelling through Europe reaches Athens at the end of the year May 3, 1810 Lord Byron swims across the Hellespon, from Sestos to Abydos Jul 14, 1811 Lord Byron returns to England Apr 24, 1816 Lord Byron leaves England forever Dec 30, 1823 Lord Byron arrives at Missolonghi Apr 19, 1824 Lord Byron dies in Missolonghi
