John Reuben Davies takes us through the document containing the absolution of Robert Bruce, issued in 1310, following Robert's murder of John Comyn in 1306.
For John's translation of the earliest surviving copy (in Dublin, Trinity College, MS 498) click <a href='https://cotr.ac.uk/blog/absolution-robert-i-1310/'>here</a>.

John Reuben Davies takes us through the document containing the absolution of Robert Bruce, issued in 1310, following Robert's murder of John Comyn in 1306. For John's translation of the earliest surviving copy (in Dublin, Trinity College, MS 498) click here.

John Reuben Davies takes us through the document containing the absolution of Robert Bruce, issued in 1310, following Robert's murder of John Comyn in 1306.
For John's translation of the earliest surviving copy (in Dublin, Trinity College, MS 498) click <a href="https://cotr.ac.uk/blog/absolution-robert-i-1310/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

E8: The Absolution of Robert I, 1310

Fortnightly series with leading historians discussing the sources for the reign of Robert Bruce, king of Scots (1306-29). From the Declaration of Arbroath to letters absolving the king of murder, this podcast explains why Robert has the reputation he does, and why it matters. Image (c) The National Museum of Scotland, of Bute Mazer, on loan from the Bute Collection at Mount Stuart. Follow us on twitter @cotr2020

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