John Polidori
John Polidori was an English physician and writer known for his association with the Romantic poets, particularly Lord Byron. He is best remembered as the author of 'The Vampyre,' published in 1819, which is considered the first modern vampire story and laid the groundwork for the genre. Polidori's literary contributions emerged from his experiences during the infamous summer of 1816 at Lake Geneva, where he was part of a group that included Byron, Mary Shelley, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, a time marked by creativity and the birth of notable literary works.
Born on Sep 07, 1795 (230 years old)
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John Polidori was Lord Byron's physician and an aspiring author who documented the events at Villa Diodati.
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