Thirty-sixth year

• inspired from the heart of the greek war of independence
• what did the greek war of independence stand for?

  liberty and democracy, inspired by enlightenment and romantic ideals
• Byron's involvement in the War of Independence was a boon to Greece: his fame brought even more attention and sympathy to the fight
• how did he become a sort of greek nation hero?

  died in the greek war of independence, albeit by disease and not in battle