Robert Roy MacGregor | |
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![]() An engraving of Rob Roy, c. 1820 | |
Born | Robert MacGregor 7 March 1671 Loch Katrine, Perthshire, Scotland |
Died | 28 December 1734 Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland | (aged 63)
Nationality | Scottish; British (after 1707) |
Other names | Robert Campbell (alias) Rob Roy |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, cattle dealer |
Known for | Scottish folk hero |
Children | 4 |
Robert Roy MacGregor (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March 1671 – 28 December 1734) was a Jacobite Scottish outlaw, who later became a Scottish and catholic folk hero.