I wrote a paper back in highschool about him and now learning i am a decendent of him makes me proud of my scottish heritage and temper

@ittybittykittymama7582

2 ай бұрын

I, too, am a descendant of Robert the Bruce, and am of Clans MacLaren, Gunn and Farquharson, through my paternal grandfather and my maternal grandmother. No wonder my blood leaps at the sound of a piper! Scotland Forever!

@sanachristian4577

Ай бұрын

Me, too! Hi Cousin!! 🩷

@alexandrakittler9394

Ай бұрын

@@sanachristian4577 hi

I live,and was brought up in dunfermline. The tomb is magnificent, and is a credit to,our new city.

Robert the Bruce was my 22nd great grandfather. I've always enjoyed history so I was pretty stoked when I learned this.

@solariss452

2 ай бұрын

Ah, so you are French after all?

@jonathanfinan722

2 ай бұрын

Pffft. Right

@ejd53

2 ай бұрын

Hey Cousin, he's my 21st great grandfather.

@inquisitive1911

2 ай бұрын

Hi, he is also my 22nd Great Grandfather, so you must be ages with me. Where are you? Are you in Scotland? I am in Scotland. You must be a cousin of mine in that case. Please reply, as I have been doing my Ancestry. Thank you. ❤ X ...

@phillipsmith4501

2 ай бұрын

So if Scotland reinstated the Scottish crown you or a relative might be a contender .

I'm no historian, but I think that Robert de Brus was a Norman Knight, who was well known to Edward the First, who was himself the grandson of the Conqueror. They were all French!

@ejd53

2 ай бұрын

Edward I was the 4th great grandson of William the Conqueror; he was the grandson of King John. The De Brus family was indeed French. The name is derived from the place name Bruis, (now Brix) in the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy. The first member mentioned in English records is Robert de Brus, 1st Lord of Annandale (King Robert's 4th great grandfather) in about 1100, although it is possible that his father Adam de Bruis was the first to come to England. The family came to England after King Henry I of England's campaign in Normandy where they fought for him. Robert de Brus also became acquainted with King David I of Scotland, who also fought for King Henry and was granted much of the Cotentin Peninsula. When David became king in 1124, he gave Robert the Lordship of Annandale although there is no evidence that Robert ever lived in Scotland. When the English and Scottish fought at the battle of the Standard in 1138, Robert and his oldest son Adam fought for the English, while his younger son Robert (King Robert's 3rd great grandfather) fought for the Scots, probably to maintain ownership of the Scottish estates

@tbolt2948

2 ай бұрын

The truth is that the Royal families of Europe are all interrelated. From the High Kings of Ireland to the Tzars of Russia they all, to some degree cousins.

@kirkmorrison6131

2 ай бұрын

Bruce's mother was Celtic his father Norman and of French Ancestry

@robertkarp2070

2 ай бұрын

@@ejd53 King William and King John were brothers. William had to forgive John of his corruption because of his lack of leadership in William's absence. Prince John was left to rule over England in William's absence when he left to go on the Crusades. Prince John didn't rule England like he was supposed to, he subjugated and abused Nottingham instead. After King Williams' death, did Prince John become King John. Therefore one could very well be your many times removed Great Grandfather, whereas the other would be your many times removed Uncle.

@ejd53

2 ай бұрын

@@robertkarp2070You are talking about Richard the Lionheart, not William the conqueror.

I'm American, and went to Dunfermline High School for a year while my dad was on a work assignment back in the Seventies. I certainly learned a lot about Robert the Bruce while in history class, and on weekends made several visits to Dunfermline Abbey. In those days The Bruce was Dunfermline's leading historical figure and highly revered, and I'm sure still is.

Thanks! Always enjoy your content. Your voice is clear and pleasant to listen to.😊

The story of the Bruce's heart is an interesting tale. It did indeed "never got there" on its journey to the Holy Land. It was encased in a silver casket and entrusted to The Black Douglas. James Douglas had fought by Roberts side for many years and was justifiably famous in his own right. On his way through Spain he joined King Alfonso XI in his struggles against the Moors. Teba is a town in Spain which Alfonso was about to besiege. A relieving army of Moors was engaged in the valley below and routed by the Christian forces. According to Barbour, Sir James outruns the rest of his men and finds himself far out in front with only ten or so followers. Too late, he turns back to re-join the main body. The agile Moorish cavalry see their opportunity, rally, and counter-attack. In the running fight that follows, Douglas sees Sir William St. Clair surrounded by a body of Moors, trying to fight his way free. With the few knights still with him, Douglas rides to the rescue but all are killed, including Sir William St. Clair and the brothers Sir Robert and Sir Walter Logan. The casket and the Black Douglas body are retrieved and both are returned to Scotland by Alfonso XI.

@erikmoller84

2 ай бұрын

Great story. I am one of many descendants of Robert the Bruce. Proud to be so.

That's an ambitious pronunciation of Dunfermline.

@chevyfinn

2 ай бұрын

I'm a Fifer and I can add it to all the hilarious attempts at pronouncing various places in fife. Try asking anyone down south to pronounce Kirkcaldy 🤣

@jonathanfinan722

2 ай бұрын

@@chevyfinn that’s an easy one. Kirkoddy.

@ejd53

2 ай бұрын

@@chevyfinnThe one that always bugged me was the pronunciation of Dunsinane hill in Macbeth. It should be "Dun-sin-in", but it is just about universally pronounced "Dun-sin-ane".

Learning about Scottish history is a tremendous privilege for me . I’ve got some of that in my ancestral house , learning about Robert is a rare treat .

Dunfermline is pronounced "dun-ferm-lin". I'm a Fifer, and a big fan of your videos. I have visited Dunfermline abbey many many many times, i was just there the other day. It's definitely worth a visit for the ancient abbey as well and for the site where Robert the Bruce is buried. Also, Dunfermline is a nice place to visit in general, we have a wonderful Glen that has peacocks and Malcolm's tower (another medieval Scottish king)

@97VF750

2 ай бұрын

The Old Abby was a a ruin after Bruce,s death and in fact his tomb was lost for centuries. They didn't find it till they rebuilt the church. He was not the Hero to all.

Interesting!

Dunfermline is pronounced as Dun-ferm-lin

I am the 25th great grandson through my mothers side of King Rnbert the Bruce. I was born in Stirling Scotland.

I am also a descendant of King Robert the Bruce through my paternal grandfather and of King Edward the First through my maternal geandmother!

Bruce’s skeleton was measured at 5’11” but was thought to be at least 6’1”.

You forgot to mention that they signed the treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton to establish the independence of Scotland in Northampton and Edinburgh

Those silly Victorian paintings have his soldiers wearing kits. Funny.

I went to college with a guy named Robert Bruce. Claimed he was a descendant of Robert the Bruce. He was a weird little pothead.

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At what point does grave robbing become archaeology?

Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland and Edward, King of Ireland were brothers. My GG Grandmother was a Bruce.

@97VF750

2 ай бұрын

He was killed in a battle with Irish after some years still trying to establish himself,Nigel Bruce as King.

@debbiemorris4432

2 ай бұрын

@97VF750 the Irish killed Edward in battle...they hated him.

@eleanorbarrie3527

2 ай бұрын

Debbie, no Scottish monarch is ever referred to as King or Queen so-and-so of Scotland. The correct terminology is King or Queen of SCOTS. This is to convey the fact that sovereignty resided in the Scottish people, not in any monarch or government. Sovereign Scots🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊👍. If memory serves, it was Robert the Bruce's brother NIGEL who attempted to become King in Ireland.

@user-sh8dl6rj8w

2 ай бұрын

King of Scots not king of Scotland No divine right of kings as in England, Scots could effectively sack the King if he didn’t do right by serving their best interests

@debbiemorris4432

2 ай бұрын

Nigel was captured and hung around the age of 27. Edward was king of Ireland. This is what I read. You can look it up.

Also, if you visit the present day church, they have a stained glass that features Robert the Bruce's spider.

Henry Sinclair was the Prince and son of king of Norway, but he was in charge of What is now Scotland, he is believed to be Erik the Red

Scotlands real Brave heart … his family history is so interesting

Bruce ws 5-11 in his coffin And thought to be 6-1” at his best

Quite a wee guy,at five feet. As opposed to Wallace who some claim was about seven feet. But as always, varying accounts keep emerging. History itself seems,changes with each new " discovery"

@johnspokus

2 ай бұрын

Seven feet = tall tales

@ThomasAllan-up4td

2 ай бұрын

@@johnspokus There are fragments of contemporary descriptions of the time stating that even then his gigantic height was a joke, made up to frighten the life out of his enemies. Or else to compare him as more than equal to Longshanks. Who is reliably stated to be some six foot 4. Hence the name Longshanks. Lanky legs . Weighing it all up, the pair of them didn't half flatten their own people with their greed for territory.

@cymro6537

2 ай бұрын

​@@ThomasAllan-up4tdWhen Edward the 1st body was exhumed in 1774,he was measured and his height was 6ft 2 inches - but as you correctly stated - hence the the name _long shanks_

@ThomasAllan-up4td

2 ай бұрын

@@cymro6537 lanky shanks then . He was as tall as a reasonably youthful young giraffe. Lot good it did him at the end up.. makes you think about why men went out to die .. for nothing.." seeking the bubble reputation, even in the cannons mouth"

@jamesglass4842

2 ай бұрын

Wallace was off lower nobility. His ancestry is also from Bretton or Norman? Who had settled in Wales before coming North to Scotland. Wallace, Welsh or other spellings?.

Glad I didn't have to share a microscope with him.

king robert the brus is one of my grandfathers

Also your pictures are 5:49 are the ruins of the royal palace, not the abbey. The abbey is actually to the left of this across the graveyard. The modern day church is the site where Robert is buried -they only discovered where he was when they were looking under the floor of the modern day church

@97VF750

2 ай бұрын

Which was the floor of the old Abby

9:11 Buchan is my middle name. What is that tapestry it's written on, in the final image?

Everybody is related to Robert practically.

That bust looks like Marjorie Taylor Green. The resemblance is uncanny.

But but but the bbc said he’s black? In fact every historical figure in the UK was black according to modern thinking

@97VF750

2 ай бұрын

They were Flemmings living in Normandy

@eleanorbarrie3527

2 ай бұрын

The BBC isn't impartial or truthful where Scotland is concerned. The clue is in its name-- BRITISH Broadcasting Corporation. For them, British is synonymous with English!

Your right on one thing , your no historian ! The Bruce’s had been in Scotland for two hundred years by the time Bruce was born , so hardly french , and his mother was of an old Gael line , yes he could probably speak some French but his first language was Gaelic old Scot’s as was most of Scotland back then . Even Wallace’s ancestors were Norman 😊

Good video but Comyn is pronounced ‘con-win’ not ‘con-wyn’

5ft tall ?!?

First Wart?

How do they just forget he was burried there?

5 foot tall ... Ike some middle earth dwarfs there

Sorry kids, no visual of an open grave

1st.wart?

Good Lord…if you’re doing in-depth research you should include how to pronounce place names, too.

@BigArt1970

2 ай бұрын

Get over it.

@TheBeardedBeerBlog

2 ай бұрын

@@BigArt1970Here’s your participation medal. 🏅

Robert de Brus….

5 foot tall. Are you sure

@brendansshushah6191

Ай бұрын

Hahahha ... froto

@stephenbachman132

Ай бұрын

@@brendansshushah6191 I googled it. No he wasn't 5 foot tall. Maybe around 5'4 to 5'7

"Print the Legend" $ells better than Fact sheets. 3 Bruce Brothers Robby, Neal n Tommy avg 6'5" tall. Of The Bruce)) There's not any p'❤ buried ere!)) He had secret nephew by Neal he adopted...gave him a Cape n New Nom de Plume.."THE Black Douglas " who sold ere square inch n foot n Interior to adoring fandom of Scots relic collectors n conniseur du jour...ere eat a King?)+1 ❤️

apparently im a descendant lol

Dam, 5ft tall??? 😂

there is but one king. the king of kings.

@user-zb9px4fg7f

2 ай бұрын

Elvis Presley????

@chrisschepper9312

2 ай бұрын

Little Richard?

@dimitristoupakisAT

2 ай бұрын

Michael Jackson?

@HawkemCinco

2 ай бұрын

God El

PS Mrs The THE ass-ides... M'eye Robby was So much cuter than this poor corpse!))+1 ❤️

Comyn.

@97VF750

2 ай бұрын

Bruce only wounded him. Lindsay and Kospatric finished his off.

Good story, bad pronounciation. Don't worry about it I couldn't pronounce a few English place names.

what does Robert the Bruce , Winnie the poo , Jack the Ripper all have in common.

@Pogstert41

2 ай бұрын

They all have the same middle name .

Did they not do any DNA tests?