Robert Burns
Born |
January 25, 1759
Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died |
July 21, 1796 (Aged years)
Dumfries, Scotland |
Region | Western Europe |
Language | English Scots |
Profession | Lyricist, Poet |
Education | No Formal Education |
Period | Romantic |
Movements | Romanticism |
Notable Works | Auld Lang Syne, Tam o' Shanter, To a Mouse, A Red, Red Rose, The Battle of Sherramuir |
Politics | Progressive |
Bio | Robert Burns, known as the national poet of Scotland, was a key figure in the Romantic movement and is widely celebrated for his contributions to Scottish culture and literature. He wrote in both Scots and English, with his works often focusing on themes of love, nature, and the struggles of the common man. |