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Robert I of Scotland


 

Robert I, (Robert de Brus in Norman French and Roibert a Briuis in medieval Gaelic), usually known in modern English today as Robert the Bruce (July 11, 1274June 7, 1329), was King of Scotland (13061329). He was one of Scotland's greatest kings, and one of the most famous warriors of his generation, leading Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. He claimed the Scottish throne as a great-great-great-great grandson of David I of Scotland.

References

  • Barron, Evan MacLeod, The Scottish War of Independence: A Critical Study, 2nd Edition
  • Barrow, G.W.S., Robert Bruce & Community of The Realm of Scotland
  • Bartlett, Robert, The Making of Europe, Conquest, Colonization and Cultural Change: 950-1350
  • Bingham, Charlotte. Robert the Bruce (1998)
  • Scott, Ronald McNair. Robert the Bruce: King of Scots
 

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Theiapolis People!
Background and early life
The beginning of the Wars of Independence
Excommunication and Coronation as King of Scots
From Scone to Bannockburn
Bruce and Ireland
Diplomacy
Family
Legends
References
Goodies & Collectibles
Posters & Prints

 

 

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