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Rob roy macgregor.
Rob Roy MacGregor
Scottish outlaw (–)
Not to be confused with the American submarine commander Rob Roy McGregor (admiral).
For other people with the same name, see Robert McGregor.
Rob roy born
For other uses of "Rob Roy", see Rob Roy.
Robert Roy MacGregor | |
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An engraving of Rob Roy, c. | |
Born | Robert MacGregor ()7 March Loch Katrine, Perthshire, Scotland |
Died | 28 December () (aged63) Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland |
Othernames | Robert Campbell (alias) Rob Roy |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, cattle dealer |
Knownfor | Scottish folk hero |
Children | 4 |
Robert Roy MacGregor (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March – 28 December ) was a Jacobite Scottish outlaw, who later became a Scottish and Jacobite folk hero.
Early life
He was born in the Kingdom of Scotland at Glengyle, at the head of Loch Katrine, as recorded in the Church of Scotlandbaptismal register of Buchanan, Stirling. His parents were the local Clan MacGregortacksman, Don