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Jump to: Biography Memories WebKing Robert I *the Bruce* Of Scotland Sosa : 3,084,430 Born 11 July 1274 - Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland Deceased 7 June 1329 - Ayrshire, Scotland,aged 54 years old Parents Robert Bruce, 6th Lord of Annandale 1250-1304 Marjorie of Carrick 3rd You can read more about it in this article from a 1910 issue of the Boston Post. The Bruce family history is a source of great interest. Robert the Bruce is one of the most famous kings of Scotland, known for his resilient tendencies and encounters with spiders. WebBruce Family Timeline - The Family of Bruce International Bruce Family Timeline for various Bruce lineages Researched and compiled by Thomas B. Bruce, former webmaster for Family of Bruce. The name is For his role in achieving independence from England, Robert the Bruce has long been regarded as a national hero and one of Scotland's greatest ever monarchs. 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Churchills paternal lineage appears to connect him directly to Robert the Bruce over 22 generations. In the early 1900s, genealogists discovered a link between US President Theodore Roosevelt and Robert the Bruce. John married Sarah (believed to be Sarah Parrell, his first or second wife). WebRobert I, Duke of Normandy (c1000-1035) William I, King of England (1027-1087) From William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II The most royal line, not the shortest William I, King of England (1027-1087) Henry I, King of England (1068-1135) Matilda of Normandy (1102-1167) Henry II, King of England (1133-1189) John, King of England (1167-1216) We wonder if thats where the British Bulldog inherited his famous unwavering resolve from? 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