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| '''Edward Bruce''' (c. ] - ], ]) was the younger brother of ]. He supported his brother in the struggle for the crown of ], then pursued a claim in ]. |
'''Edward Bruce''' (c. ] - ], ]) was the younger brother of ]. He supported his brother in the struggle for the crown of ], then pursued a claim in ]. | ||
| == Early Life == | |||
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| Edward was a son of ] and ]. His date of birth is unknown, but as the second of five brothers it was probably not long after his older brother was born in ]. | |||
| == Edward the Bruce's "Kingship" of Ireland == | |||
| Some time between ] and ], Edward was created ], a title previously held by his maternal grandfather ] , his mother and his elder brother. | |||
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| == Fathering an illegitimate son == | |||
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| ⚫ | A liaison with Isabella, daughter of ], produced an illegitimate son, ], who would later inherit his father's earldom. Edward deserted her to marry Isabella of Ross, which began bad blood between himself and ], the brother of the wronged Isabella. In 1314, on the eve of Bannockburn, David took revenge by attacking the Scottish supply depot at ]. | ||
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| Edward was a commander at the ] on ]-], ]. | |||
| == High King of Ireland == | |||
| === Historical Background === | |||
| By the early ], Ireland had not had a ] since ] who had been deposed by the Norman invasion in ]. The country was divided between the Irish clans, Norman barons and English lords who all ruled parts of Ireland. | |||
| In ] many of the clans had attempted to unite under one High King again and elected ] to this position, however most of the clans would not support him and he was defeated by the Normans at the battle of Downpatrick in ]. | |||
| ⚫ | In ] the Irish again tried to unite under one monarch to throw their Norman and English rulers out, they invited King ]to become King of Ireland. King Haakon brought his army of Scottish and Norwegian soldiers from the ], however Scotland took advantage of his absence and attempted to retake the Islands from Norway. He immediately returned to the Orkney's where he was killed in battle before he could accept the Irish crown. | ||
| === Invitation to the throne === | |||
| Realizing that unity was the only way to win Ireland's independence back, Donal O'Niell and most of the other Irish lords agreed to put their own personal differences aside and invited the younger brother of Robert I of Scotland to become King of Ireland in 1315. Thus opposing ] ]. | |||
| ⚫ | Robert the Bruce loved the idea and believed that an independent Ireland would be of great aid to Scotland. He personally envisioned "a grand ] alliance against England", between Scotland and Ireland since both countries had not only a common heritage and ethnicity, but also a common enemy (the English). On ], ] Edward the Bruce and thousands of formerly unemployed Scottish soldiers landed in Ireland, they were quickly joined by large numbers of Irish infantry from all of the country's major clans. | ||
| On ], ] Edward was crowned King of Ireland at ]. In September his brother Robert Bruce arrived with Scottish reinforcements to help him. | |||
| === Famine === | |||
| ⚫ | At first the Irish/Scottish alliance seemed unstoppable as they won battle after battle, in less than a year they had most of Ireland in their control. However by the beginning of ] famine had stricken most of the country making it difficult for King Edward to provide food to most of his men. Shortly later Robert the Bruce returned to Scotland and management of his own kingdom, but promised more aid and more volunteers to help his brother. For almost a year the Anglo-Norman barons did little to retake any land since the famine made it difficult for either side to provide food to soldiers in the field. | ||
| === Marriage === | |||
| Edward obtained a dispensation for a marriage to Isabella of Ross, daughter of ], on ], ]. Their marriage may or may not have taken place before Edward's death; in any case, they had no children. | Edward obtained a dispensation for a marriage to Isabella of Ross, daughter of ], on ], ]. Their marriage may or may not have taken place before Edward's death; in any case, they had no children. | ||
| === Death at the Battle Faughart === | |||
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| Then in the late summer of ], John de Birmmingham with his army began a march against Edward the Bruce. On ], 1318, the Irish army was badly defeated at the Battle of Faughart by de Birmmingham's forces. Edward himself was killed and Ireland was again left leaderless. | |||
| === Historical aftermath === | |||
| ⚫ | This would be the last attempt by all of Ireland's Clans to reunite the country under one King. In ] the leader of the O'Niell clan (once Ireland's ruling family for almost a thousand years), ] would begin a rebellion against ] which would at first be extremely successful. However after many early victories he to would be defeated in ]. | ||
| After the failure of that rebellion and the ], all other rebel leaders in favour of independence would support the creation of a republic instead of the revival of Ireland's monarchy. | |||
| The ] would become independent in ], but remain with the King of the ] as their ]. ], ] and ] would all serve as heads of state of first the ] and then ]. | |||
| ==Aftermath of the Rebellion== | |||
| This until ] when the nation became the ]. ] was replaced with ], an elected ] | |||
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Edward Bruce (c. 1275 - October 14, 1318) was the younger brother of Robert the Bruce. He supported his brother in the struggle for the crown of Scotland, then pursued a claim in Ireland.
Early Life
Edward was a son of Robert de Brus, Lord of Annandale and Marjorie of Carrick, 3rd Countess of Carrick. His date of birth is unknown, but as the second of five brothers it was probably not long after his older brother was born in 1274.
Some time between 1309 and 1313, Edward was created Earl of Carrick, a title previously held by his maternal grandfather Neil of Carrick, 2nd Earl of Carrick , his mother and his elder brother.
Fathering an illegitimate son
A liaison with Isabella, daughter of John of Strathbogie, 9th Earl of Atholl, produced an illegitimate son, Alexander Bruce, who would later inherit his father's earldom. Edward deserted her to marry Isabella of Ross, which began bad blood between himself and David of Strathbogie, 10th Earl of Atholl, the brother of the wronged Isabella. In 1314, on the eve of Bannockburn, David took revenge by attacking the Scottish supply depot at Cambuskenneth Abbey.
Edward was a commander at the Battle of Bannockburn on June 23-June 24, 1314.
High King of Ireland
Historical Background
By the early 14th century, Ireland had not had a High King since Ruaidri mac Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair who had been deposed by the Norman invasion in 1169. The country was divided between the Irish clans, Norman barons and English lords who all ruled parts of Ireland.
In 1258 many of the clans had attempted to unite under one High King again and elected Brian O'Neill to this position, however most of the clans would not support him and he was defeated by the Normans at the battle of Downpatrick in 1260.
In 1263 the Irish again tried to unite under one monarch to throw their Norman and English rulers out, they invited King Haakon IV of Norwayto become King of Ireland. King Haakon brought his army of Scottish and Norwegian soldiers from the Orkney Islands, however Scotland took advantage of his absence and attempted to retake the Islands from Norway. He immediately returned to the Orkney's where he was killed in battle before he could accept the Irish crown.
Invitation to the throne
Realizing that unity was the only way to win Ireland's independence back, Donal O'Niell and most of the other Irish lords agreed to put their own personal differences aside and invited the younger brother of Robert I of Scotland to become King of Ireland in 1315. Thus opposing Lord of Ireland Edward II of England.
Robert the Bruce loved the idea and believed that an independent Ireland would be of great aid to Scotland. He personally envisioned "a grand Gaelic alliance against England", between Scotland and Ireland since both countries had not only a common heritage and ethnicity, but also a common enemy (the English). On May 25, 1315 Edward the Bruce and thousands of formerly unemployed Scottish soldiers landed in Ireland, they were quickly joined by large numbers of Irish infantry from all of the country's major clans.
On May 1, 1316 Edward was crowned King of Ireland at Dundalk. In September his brother Robert Bruce arrived with Scottish reinforcements to help him.
Famine
At first the Irish/Scottish alliance seemed unstoppable as they won battle after battle, in less than a year they had most of Ireland in their control. However by the beginning of 1317 famine had stricken most of the country making it difficult for King Edward to provide food to most of his men. Shortly later Robert the Bruce returned to Scotland and management of his own kingdom, but promised more aid and more volunteers to help his brother. For almost a year the Anglo-Norman barons did little to retake any land since the famine made it difficult for either side to provide food to soldiers in the field.
Marriage
Edward obtained a dispensation for a marriage to Isabella of Ross, daughter of William MacTaggart, 3rd Earl of Ross, on June 1, 1317. Their marriage may or may not have taken place before Edward's death; in any case, they had no children.
Death at the Battle Faughart
Then in the late summer of 1318, John de Birmmingham with his army began a march against Edward the Bruce. On 24 October, 1318, the Irish army was badly defeated at the Battle of Faughart by de Birmmingham's forces. Edward himself was killed and Ireland was again left leaderless.
Historical aftermath
This would be the last attempt by all of Ireland's Clans to reunite the country under one King. In 1595 the leader of the O'Niell clan (once Ireland's ruling family for almost a thousand years), Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone would begin a rebellion against Elizabeth I of England which would at first be extremely successful. However after many early victories he to would be defeated in 1607.
After the failure of that rebellion and the Flight of The Earls, all other rebel leaders in favour of independence would support the creation of a republic instead of the revival of Ireland's monarchy.
The Irish Republic would become independent in 1921, but remain with the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland as their head of state. George, Edward VIII and George VI would all serve as heads of state of first the Irish Free State and then Éire.
This until 1949 when the nation became the Republic of Ireland. George VI of the United Kingdom was replaced with Sean Thomas O'Kelly, an elected President of Ireland
Sources
Barrow, GWS. Robert Bruce and the Community of the Realm of Scotland, 1976.
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