Robert Burns
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Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759, in Alloway [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. His father was William Burnes [16] and his mother was Agnes Broun [16]. He was born into a family and would go on to have a career that involved multiple occupations, including being a songwriter, poet, writer, musicologist, and farmer [17][18].
As a poet, Robert Burns worked in the field of poetry and was part of the Romanticism movement . His work spanned several genres, including verse, narrative poetry, song, ballad, and cantata . Some of his notable works include Auld Lang Syne, To a Mouse, Is There for Honest Poverty, Ae fond kiss, and then we sever..., Scots Wha Hae, and Tam o' Shanter, among others .
Robert Burns died on July 21, 1796, in Dumfries [1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14], due to congenital heart disease . His life and work had a significant impact, and he remains a notable figure in the literary world.
He died at a relatively young age, but his legacy lives on through his poetry and other works [1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14].
Robert Burns
Summary
Robert Burns is a human[1]. He was born in Alloway[2]. He was born on January 25, 1759[3]. He passed away in Dumfries[4]. He died on July 21, 1796[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6], poet[7], writer[8], musicologist[9], and farmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,794 views/month, #5,832 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Alloway[2], Robert Burns…
- Robert Burns died in Dumfries[4].
- Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759[3].
- Robert Burns was born on January 1, 1759[12].
- Robert Burns died on July 21, 1796[5].
- Robert Burns died on January 1, 1796[13].
- Burial took place at St Michael's Church, Dumfries[14].
- Burial took place at Burns Mausoleum[15].
- Robert Burns's father was William Burnes[16].
- Robert Burns's mother was Agnes Broun[17].
- Among Robert Burns's spouses was Jean Armour[18].
- A child of Robert Burns was Elizabeth Bishop (Burns)[19].
- A child of Robert Burns was Robert Burns[20].
- Robert Burns held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
- Robert Burns's professions included songwriter[6].
- Robert Burns worked as a poet[7].
- Robert Burns worked as a writer[8].
- Robert Burns's professions included musicologist[9].
- Robert Burns worked as a farmer[10].
- Robert Burns's field of work was poetry[22].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Burns is Auld Lang Syne[23].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Burns is To a Mouse[24].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Burns is Is There for Honest Poverty[25].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Burns is Ae fond kiss, and then we sever...[26].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Burns is Scots Wha Hae[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1759-01-25[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1796-07-21[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 56e7d9b7-174b-4e29-a50d-f164030d197f[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Robert Burns was born in Alloway[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 25, 1759[3] and January 1, 1759[12]. His father was William Burnes[16]. His mother was Agnes Broun[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include songwriter[6], poet[7], writer[8], musicologist[9], and farmer[10]. Robert Burns's field of work was poetry[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Auld Lang Syne[23], a musical work/composition[33]; To a Mouse[24], a literary work[34]; Is There for Honest Poverty[25], a work[35]; Ae fond kiss, and then we sever...[26], a lyrics[36]; Scots Wha Hae[27], a national anthem[37]; and Tam o' Shanter[38], a literary work[39], founded in 1790[40]. Things named for Robert Burns include Burns supper[41], Burns[42], Burns stanza[43], Amsterdam[44], and Robert Burns Humanitarian Award[45].
Personal Life
Among Robert Burns's spouses was Jean Armour[18]. Children include Elizabeth Bishop (Burns)[19], 1785–1817[46] and he[20], 1786–1857[47].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 21, 1796[5] and January 1, 1796[13]. Robert Burns died in Dumfries[4]. The cause of death was congenital heart disease[48]. Recorded place of burial include St Michael's Church, Dumfries[14] and Burns Mausoleum[15].
Why It Matters
Robert Burns ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,794 views/month, #5,832 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Percy Bysshe Shelley[51], a linguist[52], 1792–1822[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54] and Muriel Spark[55], a writer[56], 1918–2006[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[59], specialised in poetry[60].
Works attributed to him include To a Mouse[61], a literary work[62]; Tam o' Shanter[63], a literary work[64], founded in 1790[65]; Comin' Thro' the Rye[66], a literary work[67]; Scots Wha Hae[68], a national anthem[69]; Address to the Haggis[70], a literary work[71]; and My Heart's in the Highlands[72], a literary work[73]. Entities named for him include Burns supper[41], Burns[42], Burns stanza[43], Amsterdam[44], and Robert Burns Humanitarian Award[45].
FAQs
Where was Robert Burns born?
Robert Burns's place of birth was Alloway[2].
Where did Robert Burns die?
Robert Burns passed away in Dumfries[4].
Who were Robert Burns's parents?
Robert Burns's father was William Burnes[16]. Robert Burns's mother was Agnes Broun[17].
Who was Robert Burns married to?
Robert Burns's spouses include Jean Armour[18].
What did Robert Burns do for work?
Robert Burns worked as songwriter[6], poet[7], writer[8], musicologist[9], and farmer[10].
Who did Robert Burns influence?
Robert Burns has been cited as an influence by Percy Bysshe Shelley[51] and Muriel Spark[55].