On March 31, 1295 in Celtic History

Robert bruce, the great competitor and grandfather of king robert the bruce, died.

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Thu 31 Mar 1295

    Robert V de Brus (Robert de Brus), 5th Lord of Annandale (ca. 1215 – 31 March or 3 May 1295), was a feudal lord, justice and constable of Scotland and England, a regent of Scotland, and a competitor for the Scottish throne in 1290/92 in the Great Cause. He is commonly known as “Robert the Competitor”. His grandson Robert the Bruce eventually became King of Scots.

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