Beau Brummell

Beau Brummell
Brummell, engraved from a miniature portrait
Born
George Bryan Brummell

7 June 1778
London, England
Died30 March 1840 (aged 61)
Caen, France
EducationEton College
Alma materOriel College, Oxford
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George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (7 June 1778 – 30 March 1840) was an English socialite who influenced British men's fashion during the Regency era. He was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, but after the two quarrelled and Brummell got into debt, he had to take refuge in France. Eventually, he died from complications of neurosyphilis in Caen.

Brummell was remembered afterwards as the preeminent example of the dandy, and a whole literature was founded upon his manner and witty sayings, which have persisted until today. His name is still associated with style and good looks and has been given to a variety of modern products to suggest their high quality.

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