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Also Known As Robert I King of Scotland • Robert VIII de Bruce
Born July 11, 1274
Died June 7, 1329 (aged 54) • Scotland
Title / Office king (1306-1329), Scotland
House / Dynasty Bruce family
Role In Battle of Bannockburn

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