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Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart am Brusach), was King of Scots from 1306 to his death in 1329. Robert led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England.
Jul 7, 2024 · Robert the Bruce (born July 11, 1274—died June 7, 1329, Cardross, Dumbartonshire, Scotland) was the king of Scotland (1306–29), who freed Scotland from English rule, winning the decisive Battle of Bannockburn (1314) and ultimately confirming Scottish independence in the Treaty of Northampton (1328).
- Bruce Webster
- Robert the Bruce, who was king of Scotland from 1306 to 1329, freed Scotland from English rule by winning the decisive Battle of Bannockburn and ac...
- Robert the Bruce’s grandfather was related to the Scottish royal family by marriage and tried to claim the throne when it became vacant in 1290. Jo...
- Robert the Bruce was the eighth descendant of a Norman knight who was called Robert de Bruce after a Norman castle known as Bruis or Brix. The firs...
- Robert the Bruce’s son David succeeded him as king of Scotland and was himself succeeded by Robert’s grandson through the female line, Robert Stewa...
Learn about the life and legacy of Robert the Bruce, who fought for Scottish independence and murdered his rival in a church. Explore his transformation from a young noble to a warrior king and his role in the First War of Scottish Independence.
Dec 16, 2020 · Robert I of Scotland, better known as Robert the Bruce, reigned as King of Scotland from 1306 to 1329 CE. For his role in achieving independence from England, Robert the Bruce has long been regarded as a national hero and one of Scotland's greatest ever monarchs.
- Mark Cartwright
Feb 9, 2023 · One of such freedom fighters was Robert the Bruce, who served as the King of Scotland from 1306-1329 after a tumultuous race for the crown. But Robert was more than just a king, he defended Scotland’s independence against the English Crown, using exceptional military and diplomatic strategies.
Robert I, known as Robert the Bruce, (born July 11, 1274—died June 7, 1329, Cardross, Dumbartonshire, Scot.), King of Scotland (1306–29). Though Robert was of Anglo-Norman ancestry and held lands in both England and Scotland, he sided with the Scots against England and supported the rebel William Wallace .
May 26, 2019 · Learn about Robert the Bruce, the Scottish king who fought against English rule and led the famous Battle of Bannockburn. Discover his early life, family, alliance with William Wallace, and Declaration of Arbroath.
