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Pistol
Gallard Sedan A.1800/1824
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Pistol once owned by Lord Byron (1788- 1824). When the great Romantic poet journeyed to Greece and settled in Missolonghi he lent added glamour to the Greeks’ cause; his death there on 7 April 1824 revitalised the European philhellenic movement. L. 0.37 m. Gift of Palmyra Lampsa. (ΓΕ 5720_2)
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Details
- Title: Pistol
- Creator: Gallard Sedan A.
- Date Created: 1800/1824
- length: 37
- Physical Dimensions: d25 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: weapon
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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