New Data Reveals Fate of Lord Byron's Illegitimate Daughter, Allegra Byron

New revelations about the burial place of Allegra Byron, the illegitimate daughter of Lord Byron and Claire Clairmont, have emerged from the archives of an Italian monastery.

Allegra, who tragically passed away at the age of five in 1822 due to an epidemic, was initially interred at the nunnery of Bagnacavallo near Ravenna.

Lord Byron had entrusted Allegra to the convent for her upbringing and education. Following her death, Byron expressed a desire to have her remains transported to England for burial at Harrow, his alma mater's churchyard. However, his request was denied by the vicar, citing Protestant-Catholic religious differences. Consequently, Allegra was buried near the church in an unmarked grave, leaving her final resting place a mystery.

The discovery of these details was presented at the 48th International Byron Conference in Missolonghi, shedding new light on a long-standing historical enigma.

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