Who was the Scottish king who was known as “The Bruce”, and ruled from 1306 to 1329?
Robert the Bruce would be that person. Because he led the Scottish Wars of Independence against England, he is revered as a national hero of Scotland. He reigned as King of Scots from 1306 until 1329.
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Scottish king Robert the Bruce
In the year 1274, Robert was born in the Scottish town of Turnberry. He had a right to the throne because he was King David I of Scotland's grandson. However, in 1296, Edward I, the king of England, invaded Scotland and seized the Scottish throne for himself.
Robert at first backed Edward I, but he subsequently switched allegiances and rose to the top of the Scottish opposition. At Scone Abbey, he was crowned King of Scotland in 1306.