Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce's Death

Born (Birthday) July 11, 1274

Death Date June 7, 1329

Age of Death 54 years

Cause of Death N/A

Place of Death Cardross, United Kingdom

Profession King

The king Robert the Bruce died at the age of 54. Here is all you want to know and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

From the early 1300s until his demise at the age of fifty-four, Robert I held the title of King of Scots. Better known as Robert the Bruce, he was an accomplished soldier and a key figure in the Wars of Scottish Independence.

When he was in his early twenties, he likely assisted his father in defending Carlisle, Scotland, against a sudden attack.

He was responsible for the 1306 murder of his political foe John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch.

How did Robert the Bruce die?

Robert I died at the age of 55 on June 7th 1329 at his house in Cardross. Robert had been seriously ill for several years – some medieval accounts suggested he had contracted leprosy although the cause of his death is uncertain.