Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce (Medieval Gaelic: Roibert a Briuis; Modern Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Brus; Norman French: Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys; Early Scots: Robert Brus; Latin: Robertus Brussius), was King of Scots from 1306 to his death in 1329. Robert was one of the most famous warriors of his generation and eventually led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. He fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland's place as an independent country and is now revered in Scotland as a national hero.
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Full name at birth | Robert the Bruce
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Claim to fame | Led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England.
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Date of birth | 11 July 1274
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Place of birth | Turnberry Castle in Ayrshire
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Date of death | 7 June 1329
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Age | 54 (age at death)
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Place of death | Palace of Cardross, presently on the grounds of Dalmoak Castle in Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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Occupation | King of Scots from 25 March 1306, until his death in 1329.
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