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Robert Burns is celebrated in Scotland as:

AA famous and beloved king who ruled all of Scotland
BA national poet, celebrated on Burns Night on 25 January
CA famous Scottish military general and national hero
DThe founder of the modern Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Explanation

Robert Burns (1759–1796) is Scotland's national poet. Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January each year to mark his birthday, with traditional Scottish food, poetry and music.

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