Surname: Fergusson Forename(s): Robert b. 5 September 1750. d. 16 October 1774. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Poet. Born in Edinburgh. Educated at the University of St. Andrews. Based in Edinburgh,
and extremely well connected to its literary circles, he was a major figure in the
revival of the Scots vernacular and an important influence on Robert Burns. Biographical
information: ODNB. (AC)