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Dumfries, town, ScotlandDumfries (dəmfrēs`), town (1991 pop. 31,307), Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland, on the Nith River. The chief manufactures include hosiery, knitwear, rubber goods, and canned milk. Dumfries was sacked by the English in 1448, 1536, and 1570. Robert I is said to have killed John Comyn Comyn, John, d. 1306, Scottish nobleman. He was called the Red Comyn, to distinguish him from his father, the Black Comyn. Aiding his uncle, John de Baliol , in the struggle against Edward I, he was for a time held hostage by the English...... Click the link for more information. before the altar of Greyfriars Church at Dumfries in 1306. The poet Robert Burns Burns, Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet. LifeThe son of a hard-working and intelligent farmer, Burns was the oldest of seven children, all of whom had to help in the work on the farm. ..... Click the link for more information. lived in Dumfries (1791–96) and is buried in St. Michael's Church. Craigenputtock, home of the writer Thomas Carlyle Carlyle, Thomas, 1795–1881, English author, b. Scotland. Early Life and WorksCarlyle studied (1809–14) at the Univ. of Edinburgh, intending to enter the ministry, but left when his doubts became too strong. ..... Click the link for more information. , is nearby. Dumfries, former county, ScotlandDumfries, former county, Scotland: see Dumfriesshire Dumfriesshire or Dumfries, former county, SW Scotland. Under the Local Government Act of 1973, Dumfriesshire became (1975) part of the new Dumfries and Galloway region (now a council area)...... Click the link for more information. . DumfriesTown (pop., 1995 est.: 31,000) and royal burgh, administrative centre of Dumfries and Galloway council area, southwestern Scotland. In the historic county of Dumfriesshire, the town is situated on the left bank of the River Nith near the border with England. It is the main market centre for an intensive livestock-farming region. The poet Robert Burns lived there from 1791 to 1796 and is buried there; his house is now a museum. Dumfries a town in S Scotland on the River Nith, administrative centre of Dumfries and Galloway. Pop.: 31 146 (2001) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The exact address is Baliol Cottage, near Dumfries. He took a farm a few miles from Dumfries, and although since he had been parted from his Jean he had forgotten her time and again and made love to many another, he and she were now married, this time in good truth. After the latter event he removed to the neighboring market-town of Dumfries, where he again renewed his companionship with unworthy associates. |
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