Agnes Broun
Agnes Broun | |
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Agnes Broun's headstone at Bolton Kirkyard | |
| Born | 17 March 1732 Whitestone Cottage, Culzean, Scotland |
| Died | 14 January 1820 (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 |
Agnes Broun, Agnes Brown 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, South Ayrshire, Scotland.