Historedia
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Departure for Italy

When
September 1846
Where
London
Part of
Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning marry secretly in London and leave for Italy

The couple left London for the continent, honeymooning in Paris before settling in Italy in September 1846.

Following the marriage, they traveled to Paris for their honeymoon. They then moved to Italy in September 1846, primarily for Elizabeth's health. This move established Italy as their home for the remainder of her life.

Sources

  1. Elizabeth Barrett Browning Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Robert Browning Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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