Identity area
Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Burns, Robert
Parallel form(s) of name
Burns, Rabbie
Burns, Robbie
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1759-1796
History
Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759 and died on July 21, 1796. He was also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns. Rabbie was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide.