Carpe Diem Society member Lord Byron (1788-1824)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron
Image is a portrait by Thomas Phillips, 1824

The leading poet of the Romantic movement, Byron was known for his many scandalous love affairs, his dashing character and liberal politics.

Original Source, UK Government Archives (public domain)
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