“Wrote—had a copy taken of an extract from Petrarch’s Letters, with reference to the
conspiracy of the Doge, M. Faliero, containing
the poet’s opinion of the matter. Heard a heavy firing of cannon towards
A. D. 1821.
LIFE OF LORD BYRON.
427
Comacchio—the Barbarians rejoicing for their principal pig’s birthday, which is tomorrow—or Saint
day—I forget which. Received a ticket for the first ball tomorrow. Shall not go to the
first, but intend going to the second, as also to the Veglioni.
Marino Faliero (1285-1355)
Doge of Venice 1354-55; he was executed after joining in a plot against the patricians of
the city.
Francis II, emperor of Austria (1768-1835)
He succeeded Ludwig II as emperor of Hungary and Bohemia and took the title of emperor of
Austria in 1804; with his minister Meternich he dominated the Holy Alliance.
Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374)
Lyric poet and founder of humanism in Italy.
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Author: Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852
Title:Letters and Journals of Lord Byron 2 Vols (London: John Murray, 1830).
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