What is Robert the Bruce famous for?

Answer 1

Robert the Bruce is the victor of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 against King Edward II. He fought Sir Henry de Bohun in single combat before the battle. Now Braveheart is William Wallace at Stirling Bridge in 1307, against Edward I, the Hammer of the Scots......

He was King of Scotland from 1306-1329. His army defeated the English at the famous Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. His name was Robert not Robet.

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The above is true, but it doesn't explain who Robert 1, King of Scotland was prior to the Battle of Bannockburn.

Robert the Bruce was Earl of Carrick and was the son of Robert de Brus. So Robert's family were of old Norman roots from Bruix in France.

Robert had to swear an oath of loyalty to Edward I of England at Dunbar, but he rebelled against that and formed a coalition to throw off the Supreme Overlordship over Scotland that had been seized by Edward I after King John Balliol of Scotland had been forced to abdicate.

Answer 2

He was Robert I, King of Scots and led the Scottish army to victory over the English army at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. He established the independence of Scotland through the declaration of Arbroath in 1320 and the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton in 1328.

Answer 3

He became the king of Scots during the wars of Independence at Scone in 1306 with the support of the Scottish church. Despite being routed at the Battle of Metheven, he returned to Scotland in Feb 1307. He then defeated the English in Glen Trool and Loudoun Hill. The King of England Edward 1st then died and his son was tied down by internal matters. This allowed Bruce to attack his Scottish rivals the Comyns. He then took back and destroyed Castles all over Scotland, adopting a scorched earth policy whenever and English army came North. He defeated Edward in 1314 at Banockburn taking control of Stirling Castle. From there he raided into Northern England and into English holdings in Ireland forcing the English to recognise Scottish Independence in the treaty of Edinburgh.

But as to why he is remembered for guiding Scotland through this turbulent time instead of Wishart, Lamberton, Douglas, Andrew Murray and others?

Because of Barbours epic a poem entitled "The Bruce", written many years latter which focus on Bruce immortalising him and boosting Scottish moral during subsequent confrontations with the English.

Answer 4

Robert the Bruce was an army commander who was a brave man.

He lived a good life and was looked up to.

He was King of Scots from 1306 to 13 (29?) He fought for Scottish independence against the English along with many lesser known scottish patriots

Answer 5

HIII ITS CARLY Robert The Bruce was a Scottish King. He is important in legend, literature, and history. First comes the legend. He was defeated six times in battle and hid in a cave. He was ready to give up. He saw a spider trying to spin a web and fail six times. He told the spider to give up. The spider tried again and succeeded. He decided to try again. Second, that story was told in literature. More important, when he raised his seventh army, he fought at the Battle of Bannockburn. In that battle, he figured out how to defeat cavalry with infantry. He ended the 700 year dominance of cavalry over infantry in warfare.

Answer 6

He was the King of Scots from 1306 to 1329. He was known to be one of Scotland's greatest kings and one of the most fierce warriors of his age. He is Scotland's national hero, leading Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.

Answer 7

His place of birth is unknown but it was probably in Turnberry Castle.

Answer 8

Mainly for his victory over the English at The Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

Answer 9

Depends on your point of view. He is a hero to many Scots.