How did Lord Byron die in Missolonghi in 1824?

Lord Byron died in Missolonghi, Greece, on April 19, 1824, at the age of 36. While supporting the Greek War of Independence against Turkish rule, he had been leading a brigade of Souliot soldiers.12

Byron’s health had been declining since he suffered a serious illness in February 1824. In April, he contracted a fever, which proved fatal. Historical accounts indicate that his condition was likely exacerbated by bloodletting, a medical practice commonly used at the time. Following his death, he was mourned as a hero of the Greek cause.12