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Robert Munro (curler)
Robert Munro may refer to: * Robert Munro, 6th Baron of Foulis (died 1323) * Robert de Munro, 8th Baron of Foulis (died 1369) * Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis (died 1547), Scottish soldier and clan chief * Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis (died 1588) * Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis (died 1633), Scottish soldier, 21st chief of Clan Munro * Sir Robert Munro, 3rd Baronet (died 1668), 24th chief of Clan Munro * Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet (died 1729), 26th chief of Clan Munro * Sir Robert Munro, 6th Baronet (1684–1746), Scottish soldier and politician, 27th chief of Clan Munro, son of the above * Robert Munro (archaeologist) (1835–1920), Scottish archaeologist * Robert Munro (folklorist) (1853–?), Scottish minister and author * Robert Munro, 1st Baron Alness (1868–1955), Scottish Liberal politician and judge * Robert Munro (rugby union) (1839–1913), Scottish rugby union international and Church of Scotland minister * Sir Robert Munro (lawyer) (1907–1995), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Munro, 6th Baron Of Foulis
Robert Munro, 6th Baron of Foulis was the 8th traditional chief of the Scottish Highland, Clan Munro. Robert is said to have been the son of George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis who he succeeded in 1269. There is no longer any contemporary evidence for this Robert Munro's existence however a charter said to have been granted to him after 1309 during the reign of Robert the Bruce is recorded in "Robertson's Index of Charters" which was compiled in 1629 and published in 1798. However, the original charter can no longer be found. Furthermore to Robert Munro, 6th Baron's existence are the Calendar Munro of Fowlis Writs, a series of legal agreements, now preserved in the Register House in Edinburgh, that conclusively prove that the Munro family held land in Ross-shire in the early 14th century and earlier to 1299. The Wars of Scottish Independence began during Robert Munro's chiefship. The Munros, from early times held their land direct from the crown, but even so, until 1478 they were r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert De Munro, 8th Baron Of Foulis
Robert de Munro (died 1369) is the first chief of the Scottish Clan Munro who can be proved by contemporary evidence.Munro, R. W. (1978). ''The Munro Tree 1734''. Published in Edinburgh. pp. 2–3 – on opposite unnumbered page – paragraph K. . He is also by tradition the 8th Baron of Foulis and 11th overall chief of the clan. Lands and charters Robert Munro had a charter which is still preserved from Uilleam III, Earl of Ross (William) dated between 1333 and 1350 which recorded that the Earl of Ross's father Hugh, Earl of Ross had granted the lands of Findon in the barony of Avoch, Awach to Robert Munro's father who is unnamed in the document. Further lands granted to Robert Munro between 1350 and 1371 were exchanged by him for the 'Davoch, davach' of land 'Estirfowlis' (Easter Foulis) with the 'fortyr' of Strathskehech. This grant is said to have been confirmed by a crown charter dated at Perth, Scotland, Perth on 17 November 1363, however the charter has not survived. Robe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Munro, 14th Baron Of Foulis
Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis (died 8 September 1547) was a Scottish soldier and clan chief of the Highland Clan Munro. He was seated at Foulis Castle. Although he is traditionally the 14th Baron and 17th overall chief of the clan, he is only the 7th Munro chief that can be proved by contemporary evidence. Lands and Charters On 22 May 1542 Robert was served heir to his father Hector Munro, 13th Baron of Foulis before John Cuthbert, Sheriff of Inverness and thus inherited his father's lands. Also during 1542, James V of Scotland granted Robert the relief of the lands that had belonged to his father. In 1542, a feud broke out between Donald Mackay, 11th of Strathnaver, chief of the Clan Mackay and John Gordon, 11th Earl of Sutherland, the chief of Clan Sutherland. The feud resulted in the Battle of Alltan-Beath after which Donald Mackay was captured and imprisoned in the Munro's Foulis Castle. Some accounts say that he escaped, others that he was released by Robert Munro as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron Of Foulis
Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis (died 1588), and 18th chief of the Clan Munro was a 16th-century Scottish chief. He was known as Robert ''Mor'' on account of his large stature. He was the eldest son of Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis. Although this Robert Munro is traditionally 15th Baron and 18th overall chief of the clan, he is only the 8th Munro chief that can be proved by contemporary evidence. Lands and charters In 1550, Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron is recorded in a bond of manrent and friendship with George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly, chief of Clan Gordon. The document dated 1550 is found amongst the papers in the charter chest of Gordon Castle. However, later Robert Mor Munro would support Mary, Queen of Scots in her feud against the Gordon House of Huntly. In 1552, Robert Mor Munro sold lands in Wester Fowlis to Margaret Ogilvie, Lady of Moy who was the widow of William Mackintosh, 15th chief of Clan Mackintosh who had been executed at Aberdeen in 1550. In 1553 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Munro, 18th Baron Of Foulis
Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis (died April 1633), also known as the Black Baron, was traditionally the 18th Baron of Foulis in Scotland. He was a soldier of fortune, who served in Germany under the banners of Gustavus Adolphus, king of Sweden. It is not certain how he got his epithet of the 'Black Baron', but quite possibly it was from the colour of his hair rather than any perceived martial ferocity. Although this Robert Munro is traditionally 18th Baron and 21st overall chief of the Clan Munro, he is only the 11th Munro chief that can be proved by contemporary evidence. Other Munros Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis is often confused with his more famous cousin, Robert Monro of the Munro of Obsdale branch of the same clan who died sometime around 1675/1680, and also served in the Swedish army in this period, writing a famous history on his exploits. This is perhaps forgivable, since during the Thirty Years' War of 1618–1648, there were as many as 27 field officers and 11 capt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Robert Munro, 3rd Baronet
Sir Robert Munro, 3rd Baronet of Foulis (died 1668), 21st Baron and 24th chief of the Clan Munro was a 17th-century Scottish soldier and politician. Robert succeeded to the head of his house upon the death of his cousin, Sir Hector Munro, 2nd Baronet of Foulis, who died at just 17 years of age in 1651. As the eldest surviving son of Col. John Munro, 2nd of Obsdale, his elder brother having pre-deceased him, Robert was the 4th head of the Munro of Obsdale family but was also a direct descendant and great-grandson of Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis (died 1588). Thirty Years' War As a young man Robert entered the army in 1626 and became an officer in Donald Mackay's regiment, serving first in Danish service and later in Swedish service where he highly distinguished himself during the Thirty Years' War on the continent, particularly during the Battle of Lutzen in 1632. According to 19th-century historian Alexander Mackenzie there were three Generals, eight Colonels, five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet of Foulis (died 11 September 1729) was also 23rd Baron and 26th chief of the Clan Munro. He became blind and was known as the ''Blind Baron''. Member of Parliament Robert Munro was the eldest son of Sir John Munro, 4th Baronet of Foulis. Robert was granted a charter by William III of Great Britain for confirmation of the lands and barony of Foulis, as well as all of his other estates. Robert represented the County of Ross in Parliament from 1697 to 1702. Sir Robert along with many other Munros is amongst the people of Sutherland and Ross who signed an address to George I of Great Britain, in December 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, chief of the Clan Fraser of Lovat, on his return from France at the instigation of James Fraser of Castle Leathers. 1715 Jacobite rising During the Jacobite rising of 1715, William Mackenzie, 5th Earl of Seaforth led a force of 3000 men which included men from the Clan Mackenzie, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Robert Munro, 6th Baronet
Sir Robert Munro of Foulis, 6th Baronet (24 August 1684 – 17 January 1746) was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th-century pattern. He fought in support of the Revolution Settlement and the House of Hanover, and their opposition to all attempts by the Jacobites to restore the House of Stuart either by force of arms or by political intrigue. He was killed at the Battle of Falkirk Muir in 1746. Early life and career He was a child when James VII and II lost his throne and the Protestant succession of James's daughter Mary II and son-in-law William III was secured. He was a young man when the involvement of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, in personal union under Queen Anne, sent many Scots to fight under John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in the War of the Spanish Succession on Continental Europe. His paternal grandfather Sir John Munro, 4th Baronet and his father Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet, were successively chiefs of the Highland C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Munro (archaeologist)
Robert Munro FRSE FSA LLD (21 July 1835 – 18 July 1920) was a Scottish physician and noted amateur archaeologist. Edinburgh University's Munro Lectures in Archaeology and Anthropology are named in his honour. Life He was born on 21 July 1835 at Assynt in Rossshire, and educated at Kiltearn Free Church School, and at the Royal Academy in Tain. He studied Medicine at the University of Edinburgh graduating MA in 1860 and MB ChB in 1867. He worked as a General Practitioner in Kilmarnock until 1886, when he turned his whole attention to archaeological research. He was a member of many learned societies at home and abroad and published several books on the subjects of his research. In 1891 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Rev John Duns, Sir Arthur Mitchell, Alexander Buchan and Ramsay Heatley Traquair. He served as Vice President of the Society 1903 to 1908. In 1912 Munro began lecturing in Anthropology and Prehistoric Arc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Munro (folklorist)
Rev Robert Munro FRSE FSA (born 26 April 1853) was a Scottish minister of the Free Church of Scotland, remembered as a folklorist and contributor to Encyclopedia Britannica. He wrote extensively on archaeological subjects. Life He was born at Mudale House in Strathnaver in Sutherland on 26 April 1853, the son of Hugh Munro and Christina Mackay. He was educated at Strathy School. He then studied divinity at the University of St Andrews, graduating BD and MA, then undergoing further training at New College, Edinburgh. In 1878 he was appointed minister of the Free Church in Old Kilpatrick in Dumbartonshire. In 1889 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Hugh Macmillan, William Jolly, Robert Flint, and Alexander Buchan. He resigned from the Society in 1901. In 1900 he was one of the many members of the Free Church of Scotland who merged with the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland to create the United Free Church of Scotland and he served ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Munro, 1st Baron Alness
Robert Munro, 1st Baron Alness, (28 May 1868 – 6 October 1955), was a Scottish lawyer, judge and Liberal politician. He served as Secretary for Scotland between 1916 and 1922 in David Lloyd George's coalition government and as Lord Justice Clerk between 1922 and 1933. Background and education Munro was born in Alness, Ross-shire, the son of Margaret (née Sinclair), daughter of Reverend John Sinclair, and Reverend Alexender Ross Munro. He was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School and the University of Edinburgh. Legal and political career Munro was admitted to the Scottish Bar as an Advocate in 1893. He was a Counsel to the Board of Inland Revenue and became a King's Counsel in 1910. At this point he lived at 15 Heriot Row: a huge Georgian townhouse in the centre of Edinburgh. In the January 1910 general election he was elected as a Liberal Member of Parliament for Wick Burghs, holding the seat until its abolition for the 1918 election. He was then returned to the House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Munro (rugby Union)
Robert Munro was a rugby union international who represented Scotland in the first international rugby match in 1871. Early life Robert Munro was born in Dull, Perthshire in 1839, the son of Alexander M. Munro, a schoolmaster, and Margaret Stewart. He was educated at the University of St Andrews. Rugby union career Munro played for the University of St Andrews and such was his prowess he was selected to play in the first international rugby match in 1871 between Scotland and England. This was played on 27 March 1871 at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh and won by Scotland. Later in 1871 he became licensed by the Church of Scotland of St Andrews and began missionary duties. Career and personal life Munro became a minister in the Church of Scotland. He was licensed in November 1871 by the St Andrews Presbytery and became a missionary at Struan in Atholl. He was ordained to St Kiarans, Govan, on 16 November 1876. He was translated to Ardnamurchan Ardnamurchan (, gd, Àird nam Mur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
