Brief History of Marjorie Bruce
Summary
TLDRIn 'Brief Histories,' Jimmy Olsen narrates the tragic tale of Marjory Bruce, the eldest daughter of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. Born in 1296, Marjory's life was marked by political turmoil; she was captured and held prisoner by the English during the Scottish Wars of Independence. After her release, she married Walter Stewart and tragically died at 19, the same age as her mother, following a horse riding accident that led to premature labor and cesarean section. Her son, Robert, later became King Robert II, continuing Marjory's legacy through the House of Stuart and the royal lineage of Scotland, England, and the United Kingdom.
Takeaways
- 👑 Marjory Bruce was the eldest daughter of Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots.
- 💔 Her mother, Isabella of Mar, passed away at the young age of 19 shortly after Marjory's birth.
- 🏰 Marjory was sent to a convent for safety when her father was defeated at the Battle of Methven.
- 🛡️ Captured by the Earl of Ross, Marjory and her relatives were handed over to the English as hostages.
- 👸 At the age of nine, Marjory became the princess of Scotland when her father was crowned.
- 🏛️ Marjory and her aunt Christina were sent to separate convents in England as punishment by King Edward I.
- 🎎 She was eventually married off to Walter Stewart, an arrangement made by King Edward II.
- 🤰 Marjory died at the age of 19, the same age as her mother, after a tragic horse riding accident led to premature labor and a cesarean section.
- 👼 Her son, Robert, survived but Marjory did not, and he later became King Robert II of Scotland.
- 🌳 The location of Marjory's fall is still marked, and her descendants include the House of Stuart and subsequent monarchs.
- 📚 The story of Marjory Bruce highlights the tragic personal lives behind the historical events of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Q & A
Who is the main subject of the video 'Brief Histories'?
-The main subject of the video is Marjory Bruce, the eldest daughter of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots.
What was the significance of Marjory Bruce's birth year of 1296 in the context of Scottish history?
-Marjory Bruce's birth in 1296 places her in the 13th century, during a time of significant conflict and the Scottish Wars of Independence.
How did Marjory Bruce's mother, Isabella of Mar, pass away?
-Isabella of Mar died shortly after giving birth to Marjory, at the young age of 19.
What happened to Marjory Bruce's father, Robert the Bruce, three months after his coronation?
-Three months after his coronation, Robert the Bruce was defeated at the Battle of Methven and had to send his female relatives to the north for safety.
Why were Marjory Bruce and her relatives captured and sent to England?
-They were captured by the Earl of Ross and handed over to the English as punishment for Robert the Bruce's defeat and resistance against King Edward I.
What was the fate of Marjory Bruce's aunt, Marion Macduff?
-Marion Macduff was imprisoned in a cage at Berwick Castle for years as a public spectacle.
How did King Edward I treat Marjory Bruce after capturing her?
-King Edward I initially planned to imprison Marjory in a cage at the Tower of London but later decided to send her to a convent in Wootton instead.
Who succeeded King Edward I and continued to hold Marjory Bruce as a prisoner?
-King Edward II succeeded his father and continued to hold Marjory Bruce as a prisoner in the convent for about seven more years.
Under what circumstances was Marjory Bruce released from captivity?
-Marjory Bruce was released in 1314, possibly in exchange for English Nobles captured at the Scottish victory of the Battle of Bannockburn.
What tragic event led to Marjory Bruce's death at the age of 19?
-Marjory Bruce died after a horse riding accident that caused her to go into premature labor and suffer serious injuries, resulting in her death shortly after giving birth by cesarean section.
What is the historical significance of Marjory Bruce's son, Robert?
-Marjory Bruce's son, Robert, eventually succeeded his uncle David II as King Robert II, and her descendants include the House of Stuart and all their successors on the thrones of Scotland, England, and the United Kingdom.
Outlines
🏰 The Tragic Life of Marjory Bruce
The video introduces Marjory Bruce, the eldest daughter of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and her tragic life story set in the 13th century during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Born in 1296, Marjory's mother, Isabella of Mar, passed away when she was just an infant. After her father's remarriage to Elizabeth de Burgh, Marjory's life took a dramatic turn when her father was defeated in battle, leading to her and her family's capture by the English. King Edward I of England held Marjory and other female relatives as hostages, dispersing them across England. Marjory was initially destined for a cage at the Tower of London but was instead sent to a convent in Wheten. Following Edward I's death, his son Edward II continued to imprison Marjory until her release in 1314, possibly in exchange for Scottish prisoners. Upon her return to Scotland, Marjory married Walter Stewart, and tragically died at the age of 19, shortly after giving birth to her son, Robert, who would later become King Robert II of Scotland. Her descendants include the House of Stuart and subsequent monarchs of Scotland, England, and the United Kingdom.
📣 Conclusion and Future Episodes
The script concludes with a sign-off from the host, Jimmy Olsen, who invites viewers to look forward to future episodes of 'Brief Histories'. He encourages the audience to engage with the channel by liking, subscribing, and following on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr. Olsen also mentions the website 'WWE history store pro UK' for those interested in timelines and farming history. The video ends with a reminder to the viewers to check out other videos on the channel and to stay tuned for the next episode, which will feature more historical figures and their stories.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Margery Bruce
💡Scottish Wars of Independence
💡Robert the Bruce
💡Isabella of Mar
💡Elizabeth de Burgh
💡Battle of Methven
💡Earl of Ross
💡King Edward I
💡Walter Stewart
💡Paisley Abbey
💡House of Stuart
Highlights
Introduction to the channel 'Brief Histories' and its focus on fascinating people from various industries.
The tragic story of Marjory Bruce, the eldest daughter of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots.
Marjory's birth in 1296 and the early death of her mother, Isabella of Mar, at the age of 19.
Robert the Bruce's remarriage to Elizabeth de Burgh, a young courtier, in 1302.
Marjory's ascension to princess of Scotland at the age of nine following her father's coronation.
The defeat of Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Methven and the subsequent flight of his family for safety.
Capture of Marjory and her family by the Earl of Ross and their delivery to the English as hostages.
The harsh treatment of Marjory's family members by King Edward I, including imprisonment in cages.
Marjory's life as a prisoner in a convent and the death of King Edward I in 1307.
The continued imprisonment of Marjory under Edward II for seven more years.
Marjory's release in 1314, possibly in exchange for captured English nobles after the Battle of Bannockburn.
Marjory's marriage to Walter Stewart, arranged by King Edward II.
Tragic death of Marjory at the age of 19 after a horse riding accident led to premature labor and cesarean section.
The birth of Marjory's son Robert and her burial at Paisley Abbey.
Marjory's son Robert II's eventual ascension to the Scottish throne and the legacy of her descendants.
The enduring mark of Marjory's story, including the location of her fall and the impact on the royal lineage.
Invitation to follow 'Brief Histories' on social media and to explore more historical figures on the channel.
Closing remarks encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and explore other videos on the channel.
Transcripts
hi guys my name is Jimmy Olsen and
welcome to brief histories
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here on this channel I make videos for
fascinating people industry from all
walks of life don't forget to leave a
comment down below if you have anyone
you'd like me to make a video on and I
will get right on that
but today we're headed in the 13th
century to meet a young girl with a
tragic story who lived during the
Scottish hordes of independence Margery
Bruce
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marjory Bruce was the eldest daughter of
Robert the Bruce the King of Scots by
his first wife a noblewoman Isabella of
Mothe Amara was born in 1296
Marjorie's parents were said to have
been very much in love but sadly her
mother passed away quickly after
Marjorie was born dying at the young age
of 19 it seems likely that Marjorie's
care was handed to one of her father's
sisters either Muriel or Christina
at least until Robert the Bruce
remarried in 1302 then he married a
young 13 year old courtier named
Elizabeth debur
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the daughter of one of King Edward the
first most prominent Anglo Irish
supporters on the 27th of March Robert
the Bruce was crowned King of Scots by
Isabella Macduff at Scone and Marjorie
aged nine became princess of Scotland
however three months after the
coronation in June
her father was defeated at the Battle of
Methven and he sent his female relatives
and Ward north to safety
but by the end of June after avoiding
capture twice they were caught by the
Earl of Rosse who handed them over to
the English as punishment King Edward
the first sent his hostages to different
places in England Marjorie and her aunt
Christina were sent to separate convent
Queen Elizabeth was placed under house
arrest and her aunt Marion Macduff one
of her father's supporters in the woman
that had crowned him King and scone were
imprisoned in cages for years exposed to
public viewers spectacles Mary's cage
was at Roxbury Castle and Isabel's was
at Berwick castle
King Edward also had a cage built for
Marjorie at the Tower of London but
reconsidered
when sent young Marjorie to a convent in
whatten instead
Edward the first died on July 7 1307 and
was succeeded by his son Edward the
second who continued to hold Marjorie as
a prisoner in the convent for about
seven more years and 1314 Marjorie was
finally released possibly in exchange
for English Nobles that had been
captured at the Scottish victory of the
Battle of Bannockburn Marjorie was
escorted back to Scotland under the
escort of Walter Stewart who king Edward
had awarded the adolescent princess's
hand in marriage to
two years after her marriage on March
2nd 13 16 a heavily pregnant Marjorie
was riding when her horse was startled
and it threw her to the ground
Marjorie was seriously injured and she
went into premature labor
being delivered of a son Robert by
cesarean section at Paisley Abbey but
sadly she lived only a few more hours
dying at 19 years old the same as her
mother she was buried at Paisley Abbey
and to this day the knock near where
Marjorie reputedly fell is still marked
despite not surviving to see her son
grow Robert eventually succeeded his
childless uncle david ii of scotland as
king robert ii in 1371 and Marjorie's
descendants include the House of Stuart
and all their successors on the throne
of Scotland England and the United
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