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A Long and Illustrious History

Which Scottish poet, known as "The Bard", wrote the song Auld Lang Syne?

ADylan Thomas
BWilliam Wordsworth
CRobert Burns
DJohn Barbour

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Robert Burns.

Robert Burns, known in Scotland as "The Bard", was a Scottish poet who wrote Auld Lang Syne, sung at New Year (Hogmanay).

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