Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Robert Burns was born January 25, 1759 and he died on July 21, 1796.

Robert Burns a poet and song writer

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Robert Burns was educated in Alloway, but his family were beset by financial concerns and Burns was forced to work as a farm laborer. He had to work a lot of laboring jobs, but, in his spare time, began to compose poetry and songs.

Robert Burns wrote poetry for his own amusement and that of his friends.

Robert Burns wrote poetry for his own amusement and that of his friends.

Robert Burns is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records to be one of the top 3 most popular songs in the English Language, alongside Happy Birthday and 'For He's A Jolly Good Fellow'.

Robert Burns has written songs that we listen to daily.

Sources

• "Robert Burns | Scottish Poet." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.
• "Robert Burns Biography •." Biography Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.