Isobel of Huntingdon

Isobel of Huntingdon (1199–1252),[1] also known as Isobel the Scot, was the younger daughter of David of Scotland, 8th Earl of Huntingdon,[2] grandson of David I of Scotland, by his marriage to Matilda of Chester.

Isobel of Huntingdon
Born1199
Died1251 (aged 5152)
Noble familyDunkeld
Spouse(s)Robert de Brus, 4th Lord of Annandale
Issue
FatherDavid of Scotland, 8th Earl of Huntingdon
MotherMatilda of Chester

She married Robert Bruce, 4th Lord of Annandale,[2] and through her came the claims firstly of her son in 1290 and later in the beginning of 14th century of her great-grandson Robert Bruce, 7th Lord of Annandale, to the Scottish throne. Her above-mentioned son Robert Bruce, 5th Lord of Annandale was regent and recognized heir presumptive of Scotland in the years just before her death.

References

  1. Ronald McNair Scott (1 May 2014). Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. Canongate Books. p. 16. ISBN 978-1-84767-746-4.
  2. James Alexander Mackay (12 December 1974). Robert Bruce: King of Scots. Hale. p. 16.


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