![]() ![]() Either Edward chose Elizabeth as Bruce’s bride or Bruce transferred his allegiance to Edward, hoping to ally himself to the Earl of Ulster. He probably met Elizabeth de Burgh at the English court. We do know that six years after the death of Bruce’s first wife Isabella, Bruce held the title of Earl of Carrick and he was supporting King Edward I. It is more than likely Elizabeth received the education due to a lady of her birth and status. As with most medieval women we know little of her upbringing. Her father was Richard, 2nd Earl of Ulster and one of King Edward I’s most prominent Anglo-Irish supporters. Isabella died shortly after the birth.Įlizabeth de Burgh was born c. Isabella quickly became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter Marjorie in 1296. Legend says Isabella and Bruce were much in love. Isabella and Bruce were married in 1295 and the Earl signed over his family estates to the Bruce. Mar could see great advantage in aligning his family with Bruce and having his heirs inherit the throne so he arranged a marriage with his eighteen year old daughter Isabella. The Earl of Mar was one of the seven Guardians of Scotland and he believed Robert the Bruce was the lawful King of Scots. ![]()
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