Robert the Bruce. Robert The Bruce: Warrior King of Scotland. Robert The Bruce was a warrior for Scotland in their battle with the English King, Edward I.
During these years he proved himself worthy to be Scotland's King, and gained full independence for Scotland during his reign. His life and times are covered below. Robert the Bruce's right to be King of Scotland Robert I, the King of Scotland, was born on July 11 1274 and is perhaps better known in history as Robert the Bruce. He reigned as the King of the Scots from 1306 until 1329, a lengthy and productive twenty-three year reign. Robert the Bruce Part 1 Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland.
King Robert the Bruce of Scotland. Books & Posters House of Bruce Family Tree Detailed Tree English King or Queen at the Time Name: King Robert the Bruce of ScotlandFather: Robert de BrusMother: Marjory Countess of CarrickRelation to Elizabeth II: 19th great-grandfatherHouse of: BruceBorn: July 11, 1274 at Turnberry Castle, AyrshireAscended to the throne: February 10, 1306 aged 31 yearsCrowned: March 27, 1306 at Scone Abbey, PerthshireMarried:(1) Isabella of Mar, 1295Married:(2) Elizabeth de Burgh, 1302Children: Marjorie, David, John, Matlida, Margaret plus several illegitimateDied: June 7, 1329, at Cardross, Dumbartonshire, aged 54 years, 10 months, and 26 daysBuried at: Dunfermline Abbey (body) and Melrose Abbey (heart)Succeeded by: his son David After Balliol’s abdication in 1296 Scotland was without a monarch for 10 years and ruled remotely by King Edward I of England.
Scots national resistance developed into a war of independence in which William Wallace and then Robert Bruce played a leading role. Robert I 'The Bruce'