Lord Byron was close to renowned writers Percy and Mary Shelley

In 1816, Lord Byron departed from England and headed to Switzerland. An important fact is Lord Byron's friendship with Percy Bysshe Shelley and his second wife, Mary. Both were exiled due to their scandalous relationship, just like Byron. Percy was still married to his first wife when he fled with Mary.

In addition to providing him with the company throughout his exile, the couple introduced Byron to Claire Claremont. A romance developed between Byron and Mary's lovely stepsister, as was to be expected. Allegra, Byron's second daughter, was born in 1817, and her mother was Claire.