Robert Burns first home was Alloway, his birthplace 1759. At age 7, his father moved the family to the Mount Oliphant farm. Then in 1777, Lochlea. In 1781, Robert lived briefly in Irvine. After his father passed away, Gilbert and Robert leased Mossgiel, 1784. From there he went on to fame in Edinburgh, 1786, living in boarding houses as his fame grew. Then in spring of 1788, he married Jean Armour, they lived in Mauchline and then in 1788, he became a tenant farmer and tax collector in Dumfries, settled at Ellisland, in 1791 moved to the Wee Vennel and 1793 his final home, Mill Hole Brae.
Robert Burns' wife, Jean Armour, died at the age of 38.
Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet, died on 21 July 1796.Robert Burns was a famous Scottish poet.
'In memory of Robert Burns who died the 21st July 1796 in the 37th year of his age '
Robert Burns Woodward died on July 8, 1979 at the age of 62.
Robert Burns Woodward died on July 8, 1979 at the age of 62.
Robert Kyle Burns Sr., the father of Ken Burns, passed away in 2001 at the age of 83.
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Robert Burns was 25 years old when his father died in 1784.
Robert Burns started writing poems at a young age, around 15 or 16. He published his first works in 1786, at the age of 27.
Robert Burns left school at the age of 15 to work on his family's farm. He received most of his education from his father at home, as formal schooling was limited during that time.
To learn about Robert Burns education from youth until age 18, please read about his tutor, John Murdoch at Burns Country. A link to his biographical information is in related links.
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Robert Burns died of a sexually transmitted disease. He passed away from rheumatic heart disease at the age of 37.