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Edward Bruce, brother of Robert the Bruce, killed in a battle near Dundalk, Ireland.

On October 14, 1318 in Celtic History

Edward bruce, brother of robert the bruce, killed in a battle near dundalk, ireland.

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Fri 14 Oct 1318

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