Robert the Bruce Flashcards
(21 cards)
How were the Bruce family considered to be royal?
They were descended from King David I
Who was Robert the Bruce loyal to?
King Edward I on several occasions
What was Robert the Bruce appointed as?
Guardian of Scotland with John Comyn
Why did Bruce likely fall out with Comyn?
Over Comyn’s increased ambitions to become King.
What was the Order of Ordinance in 1305?
Edward let Scotland elect its own representatives and sheriffs - giving nobles their disinherited lands back.
How did Edward leave Bruce out of governing and what did this prompt?
Edward gave the choice of sheriffs up to the Comyns, possibly prompting a rebellion from Bruce.
What did the English claim about the Murder of Comyn?
Bruce accused Comyn of betraying him for Edward, and that Comyn was peaceful and Bruce (as he planned) and hit him with a foot and a sword. Apparently Comyn lived and was being healed - and Bruce ordered for his death.
What did the Scottish claim about the Murder of Comyn?
Comyn accused Bruce of being a liar quickly and was then stabbed and fatally wounded. He lied behind the alter with the monks, believing he could live but his enemies killed him.
Why did Bruce see his chance of becoming King after the murder decrease?
There was talks of John Balliol returning and the Pope excommunicated him. Edward was also old and unwell.
Why was Bruce in trouble with the church?
Sacrilege (murder in a holy place)W
Who else was Bruce in trouble with and why?
The Comyns and people loyal to Balliol + Edward for plotting against him.
Why was Edward angered by Bishop Wishart?
Wishart gave money and timber (he got from Edward) to Bruce for war machines to attack the English.
When was Bruce coronated?
25 March 1306, without Stone of Scone or Crown Jewels.
Who attended the coronation and what did it emphasise?
Very few supporters, emphasising his lack of support between nobles as many were allied to Balliol or Comyn.
What happened on June 19th 1306?
He was attacking Perth and was surprised attack by English and defeated in Methven Woods.
What happened on July 11th 1306?
In Dalry, Bruce’s remaining followers and himself fleed towards Argyll and John Macdougall (a relative of Comyn) defeated him - forcing him to flee Scotland.
What happened in September 1306?
Nigel Bruce and Earl of Atholl took Bruce’s wife, daughter and several woman to safety at Kildrummy but England seized the castle and they captured Nigel Bruce.
What happened when the woman and Earl of Atholl fleed from Kildrummy?
They were capturated at Tain and Nigel Bruce and the Earl of Atholl were executed while Robert’s wife was sent to an English house and his sister was publicly imprisoned.
Where did Bruce go in 1306-07?
No one knows but in the 10th of February 1307, he and his two brothers raided Carrick but his brothers were captured and executed.h
What was King Robert’s nickname?
King Hob (King Nobody) by the English.
