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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).
- Bruce Webster
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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Learn about Robert the Bruce, the medieval king of Scotland who fought against English rule and secured Scottish independence. Find out his biography, achievements, battles, and legacy.
While Robert the Bruce isn't as "pure" a Scottish hero as Wallace, who was immortalized by Mel Gibson in the movie "Braveheart," he's still a legendary figure of Scottish national pride. Isabella MacDuff, Countess of Buchan, crowns Robert the Bruce at Scone in 1306, from a modern tableau at Edinburgh Castle. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY SA 3.0)
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Learn about Robert the Bruce, the most successful monarch of Scotland, and his legacy. Explore the places he lived, fought and died, from Dumfries to Edinburgh, and see his monuments and relics.
