11 Facts About Isabel Bruce

Isabel Bruce's parents were Robert de Brus, 6th Lord of Annandale and Marjorie, Countess of Carrick.

Isabel Bruce's brothers included Robert the Bruce, future King of Scots, and Edward Bruce who would be High King of Ireland briefly.

The Isabel Bruce family captured strongholds in Galloway, and fighting in the name of the Maid of Norway, suppressed the rebellion with many important families like the Stewards supporting them.

In 1306, Robert the Isabel Bruce was chosen to be King of Scotland.

Isabel Bruce was widowed, at age 26, at the death of King Eric in 1299.

Isabel Bruce never remarried, despite surviving her husband by 59 years.

Isabel Bruce did not return to Scotland, but lived in Bergen, Norway, the rest of her life, and died there.

Queen Isabel Bruce participated in many official events and ceremonies and did not lack influence.

Isabel Bruce was present with the royal couple at the inauguration in 1305 of Bishop Arne Sigurdsson, the new Bishop of Bergen.

Isabel Bruce had a good relationship with the clerical powers in Bergen, made donations and in 1324, received several houses from the church.

Isabel Bruce exchanged letters with her sister Christina Bruce and sent soldiers in her support.