Lord Alfred Douglas, the poet who rose to fame for his passionate relationship with Oscar Wilde, died on March 20, 1945 at the age of 74. Born in Scotland in 1870, Douglas was the son of the 9th Marquis of Queensberry, noted for publicly shaming Wilde in his affair with his son, and Sybil Mary Montagu Douglas. As a youth, Douglas was lauded for his lyricism, being praised as a “coming poet” by figures such as William Morris, Algernon Charles Swinburne, and Robert Browning. After completing his studies, he wrote verses and travelogues, publishing the works in prominent literary magazines. In 1891, he met Wilde, and the two men quickly formed an immense bond. Their relationship drew ire from Douglas’s father and other prominent figures, due to its nontraditional nature. After Wilde’s demise in 1900, Douglas distanced himself from public life. Despite his later years living in obscurity and poverty, Douglas maintained a passion for writing, penning more than eight works spanning from poetry to plays. His contributions to literature have been acknowledged with the reprinting of his works in periodicals and texts. Douglas’s death leaves a unique mark in cultural history, one crafted by passionate words, tragic love, and tremendous loyalty. He will be remembered fondly by lovers of Wilde's works, and those who appreciate the extraordinary romanticism of the period.