Agnes Broun
Mother of Robert Burns / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Agnes Broun, Agnes Brown[1][2][3] or Agnes Burnes (17 March 1732 – 14 January 1820), was the mother of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Agnes's father, Gilbert (1708–1774), was the tenant of the 300-acre (120 ha) farm of Craigenton, in Kirkoswald parish,[4] South Ayrshire, Scotland.
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Agnes Broun | |
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Born | (1732-03-17)17 March 1732 Whitestone Cottage, Culzean, Scotland |
Died | 14 January 1820(1820-01-14) (aged 87) Bolton, East Lothian, Scotland |
Known for | Mother of the poet Robert Burns |
Spouse | William Burnes |
Children | 7, including Robert, Gilbert, Agnes, and Isabella |
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