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Edward Bruce

Type Figure Region Scotland Time 1280–1318 Also known as Edward, High King of Ireland

Brother of Robert Bruce and a Scottish general, he commanded the cavalry at Bannockburn in 1314, was made High King of Ireland in 1315 and invaded to…

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  1. 1280–1314Scotland · ScotlandAs Robert Bruce's brother he took part in the war of independence, was active in the army during the rising of 1306, and at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 led a cavalry charge against the English right wing, making an important contribution to the victory.
  2. 1315–1318Dundalk · LeinsterHe landed in Ireland with an army in 1315 and was crowned High King of Ireland at Dundalk in 1316, seeking to unite native Irish forces against England; he at one point captured Dublin and other places, but was checked by famine and allied counterattacks.
  3. 1318Faughart · LeinsterIn October 1318 at the Battle of Faughart he led his army in a decisive engagement against an English-Irish force under John de Bermingham, was defeated and killed, and the Scottish strategy in Ireland was set back.

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