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Robert the Bruce killed the Red Comyn in Greyfriars Kirk in 1306. This event was said to be the first major step in the Scottish war of Independence. The Church is no longer at the location, however a common misconception is that the event took place a the church still standing across the street.

his real name is John comyn who was in the English team. Robert the Bruce allso killed Siry Henry de bohan.

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