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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.
May 10, 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).
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Learn about the life and legacy of Robert the Bruce, who fought for Scottish independence and murdered his rival in a church. Explore his rise to power, his alliance with France, his battles with England and his portrayal in Netflix's The Outlaw King.
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.
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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.
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May 27, 2021 · Diane Macdonald/Getty Images. One of the most famous — fine, infamous — episodes in the biography of Robert the Bruce occurred Feb. 10, 1306, when Robert arranged a meeting with his longtime political rival, John "the Red" Comyn, inside a church. The two men openly despised each other, says Michael Brown, a professor of Scottish history at ...
Learn about Robert I, also known as Robert the Bruce, who fought against English rule and secured Scotland's independence. Find out his biography, achievements, battles, and legacy.
