Robert VIII de Brus (earl of Carrick, lord of Annandale 9°, I king of Scots)

   Roibert a Briuis, Robert the Bruce, Robert Bruce

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Personal and Family Information

Robert was born on 11 JUL 1274 in Turnberry castle, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland , the son of unknown parents.

He died on 07 JUN 1329 in Cardross manor (Càrdainn Ros), Dunbartonshire (now in Argyll), Scotland .

He had three marriages/partners. His first wife was Isabel of Mar, who he married in ABT 1295. The place has not been found. Their only known child was Marjory (1296/97-1316).

His second wife was Elizabeth de Burgh, who he married in 1302 in Writtle, Essex, England. Their only known child was Matilda (1303-1353).

His third partner is not knownThey were never married. Their two known children were Elizabeth (<1327-c1364) and Margaret (<1327->1363/64).

Events

EventDateDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Birth 11 JUL 1274
Place: Turnberry castle, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Death 7 JUN 1329
Place: Cardross manor (Càrdainn Ros), Dunbartonshire (now in Argyll), Scotland
Cause: leprosy

Attributes

AttributeDateDescriptionDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Nobility Title FROM 1292 TO 1314 earl of Carrick
Nobility Title FROM 1304 TO 1312 lord of Annandale 9°
Nobility Title FROM 1306 TO 1329 I king of Scots

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