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Background
Born in Turnberry, Ayrshire in 1274, Robert the Bruce
was the Earl of Carrick.
His grandfather, also Robert, had been a contender
for the throne in 1292, however lost out in favour of
John Balliol.
Balliol's reign, however ended in 1296 when Edward
I of England's army crossed the River Tweed and butchered
most of the population of Berwick.
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