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David II Robert I
1274-1329
the Bruce
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1274, Ayr
Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick
Margaret, Countess of Carrick
1306-1329
1329
Isobel, d. of Donald, 6th Earl of Mar
Elizabeth, d. of Richard, Earl of Ulster
Marjory Bruce
David
Robert I
From the statue near Stirling
Key events

1296 - Support Edward I of England against Balliol
1298 - replace Wallace as Guardian of Scotland with John Comyn
1306 - stabbed Comyn at Dumfries (thus excommunicated)
1306 - crowned at Scone
1307 - Edward II succeeded to the English Throne
1309 - Robert's first Parliament at St Andrews
1314 - June 24, defeated the English at Bannockburn
1320 - Declaration of Arbroath
1327 - Edward III succeeded to the English Throne
1328 - Treaty of Northampton recognizing Scotland's sovereignty