Brief Life History of Robert
When Robert De Brus 1st Lord of Annandale was born in 1071, in Skelton, Cleveland, England, United Kingdom, his father, Adam de Bruis Baron of Skelton, Lord of Cleveland, was 21 and his mother, Emma De ramsey, was 18. He had at least 4 sons and 1 daughter with Agnes de Surdeval. He immigrated to England in 1100. He died on 11 May 1141, in Skelton Castle, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 70, and was buried in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.
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- Robert de Brus (1083-1141), "Find A Grave Index"
- Baptism of William De Bruce, 1123-1183, A24452-7
- Medlands Project
World Events (3)
1086 · Domesday Book
Domesday Book is Britain's earliest extant public record with information containing land surveys and landholdings commissioned by William I. The book was completed in 1086.
1096 · The Crusades
A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims, known as the Crusades, occurred between 1096 and 1291, and played a large role in European Christian dominance in the Middle East.
1106 · The Battle of Tichebray
King Henry I defeated and captured his brother, Robert of Normandy, at the Battle of Tinchebray in 1106. Robert remained in captivity until his death in 1134.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Anirban, Gopal, Alok, Anindya, Arunava, Asit, Asok, Dibyendu, Goutam, Indra, Indranil.
Indian: variant of Dey .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Robert de Brus, 1st Lord of Annandale wife Agnes de Paynel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Brus,_1st_Lord_of_Annandale Robert I de Brus, 1st Lord of Annandale (c. 1070 – 1142) was an early 12th century Anglo-Norman baron and knight, the first of the …
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