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Events in January 1816 1
1816Byron Marriage CollapsesAda's parents separate amid scandalIn January 1816, just weeks after Ada's birth, Annabella left Lord Byron and returned to her parents' home, taking the infant Ada with her. The separation was accompanied by rumors of Byron's violent temper, infidelity, and debt, making it one of the most notorious society scandals of the era. Annabella pursued a legal separation rather than divorce, ensuring she retained custody of Ada.