Robert the Bruce was a Scottish nobleman and king who played a pivotal role in Scotland’s struggle for independence from England during the early 14th century. Born in 1274, he became King of Scots in 1306 after claiming the throne during a turbulent period of rival claims and English attempts to dominate Scotland. Robert led the Scottish forces in the Wars of Scottish Independence and is best known for his decisive victory against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, which secured Scotland’s freedom for a time. He later helped negotiate the Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton in 1328, where England officially recognized Scotland as an independent kingdom. Robert the Bruce is remembered as a national hero and symbol of Scottish resilience and leadership.
