Beau Brummell, English cricketer and fashion designer (died 1840)

Beau Brummell

English man of fashion (1778–1840)

George Bryan "Beau" Brummell was an important figure in Regency England, and for many years he was the arbiter of British men's fashion. At one time, he was a close friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, but after the two quarrelled and Brummell got into debt,…