Isobel of Huntingdon (1199–1251),[1] also known as Isobel the Scot, was the younger daughter of David of Scotland, 8th Earl of Huntingdon,[2] grandson of David I of Scotland, by his marriage to Matilda of Chester.
Isobel of Huntingdon
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| Born | 1199 |
| Died | 1251 (aged 51–52) |
| Noble family | Dunkeld |
| Spouse(s) | Robert de Brus, 4th Lord of Annandale |
| Issue | Robert de Brus, 5th Lord of Annandale Bernard I de Brus of Connington and Exton Beatrice de Brus |
| Father | David of Scotland, 8th Earl of Huntingdon |
| Mother | Matilda of Chester |
She married Robert Bruce, 4th Lord of Annandale,[2] and through her came the claims firstly of her son in 1290 and later in the beginning of 14th century of her great-grandson Robert Bruce, 7th Lord of Annandale, to the Scottish throne. Her above-mentioned son Robert Bruce, 5th Lord of Annandale was regent and recognized heir presumptive of Scotland in the years just before her death.
Isobel survived her husband Robert who died in 1232.[3] She did not remarry and she herself died in 1251. She was buried at Sawtry Abbey, alongside her husband and her father.[4]
Isobel and her husband Robert de Brus had at least 2 sons and a daughter:
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