Niall Bruce of Carrick
Niall Bruce of Carrick (died 17 October 1346), was a 14th-century Scottish noble. Niall is said to be an illegitimate child of King Robert I of Scotland. He was killed during the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.
Niall Bruce of Carrick | |
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Died | 17 October 1346 Battle of Neville's Cross, England |
Father | Robert I of Scotland |
Mother | Unknown mistress |
Life
Niall of Carrick is alleged to be the illegitimate child of King Robert I of Scotland and an unknown mistress.[1] The Battle of Neville's Cross took place to the west of Durham, England, on 17 October 1346. The ensuing battle ended with the rout of the Scots, the capture of King David II of Scotland and the death or capture of most of the Scots leadership.[2]
Citations
- Penman 2018, p. ix.
- Maxwell 1913, p. 336.
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References
- Maxwell, Herbert, ed. (1913). The Chronicle of Lanercost, 1272–1346 : Translated, with notes. Glasgow: J. Maclehose and sons. pp. 330. OCLC 457526322.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Penman, Michael (2018). Robert the Bruce: King of the Scots. New Haven: Yale University Press. ISBN 0300240317.
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