Ali Pasha, a Turkish Despot but nice to Byron
"The name of the Pacha is Ali, & he is considered a man of the first abilities"
- Byron Nov 12th 1809
Byron in Albanian Garb
"I have some very 'magnifique'  Albanian dresses"
- Byron Nov 12th 1809
Byron's Presentation at the Court of Ali Pasha, "He said he was certain I was a man of birth because I had small ears, curling hair, & little white hands"
- Byron Nov 12th 1809
Above: Sultan Ahmet whose lavish displays of importance failed to impress Byron.
Left: a cardboard cutout wearing Byron's famous Albanian Clothes, now in private hands.
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