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Robert Roy MacGregor, um anglicismo para o gaélico Raibeart Ruadh ou Robert Vermelho ou Ruivo, (Glengyle, [1] Stirling, 1671 – Glen Shira, 28 de Dezembro de 1734), mais conhecido por apenas Rob Roy, do clã MacGregor, foi um rebelde jacobita escocês cuja vida lendária o transforma num salteador muito popular, do tipo do inglês ...
Robert Roy MacGregor (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March 1671 – 28 December 1734) was a Scottish outlaw, who later became a folk hero.
7 de mai. de 2024 · Rob Roy MacGregor. In Victorian times, people were enthralled by the novels of Sir Walter Scott, who portrayed a man called Rob Roy in one of his stories… a dashing and chivalrous outlaw. The truth was a little less glamorous, of course. Ben Johnson. 4 min read.
4 de abr. de 2024 · Rob’s father, Donald MacGregor, a younger brother of the chief of the clan MacGregor, received a military commission from the deposed king James II after the Glorious Revolution (1688–89). Rob was a freebooter with uncertain loyalty to James and was probably also engaged in cattle stealing and blackmail, old and at that time ...
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2 de jan. de 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Rob Roy MacGregor, the 18th-century cattle herder who became a notorious thief and a folk hero. Discover how he was persecuted by the Duke of Montrose, how he fought for his clan, and how he inspired a famous cocktail and a walking trail.
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27 de ago. de 2023 · Discover the captivating story of Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish outlaw turned hero. From his birth in Glengyle to daring exploits as a cattle raider and involvement in Jacobite risings, Rob Roy’s life shows Scottish spirit. In this guide, we’ll explore his early years, outlaw adventures, and impact on history.
Robert MacGregor was born at Glen Gyle, at the western end of Loch Katrine, in the Trossachs region of Central Scotland. His popular moniker 'Rob Roy' comes from the Celtic for 'Red Robert', a reference to his red hair. His father was Donald MacGregor, and his mother was Margaret Campbell.
