Elizabeth of Rhuddlan
Princess of England, daughter of Edward I
Born
August 7th, 1282
742 years ago
Died
May 5th, 1316
709 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Daughter of King Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile, this individual was born in 1282. She married King Robert I of Scotland in 1302, which formed an alliance between England and Scotland. As a member of the royal family, she played a crucial role in the political dynamics of her time, contributing to the relationship between the two kingdoms. Elizabeth lived in turbulent times characterized by conflict and struggle for power in Scotland. Following her passing in 1316, she was buried at the Abbey of Dunfermline, establishing a lasting connection between her lineage and the Scottish royal family.
Marriage to King Robert I of Scotland
Being the daughter of King Edward I
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