Rob Roy MacGregor

Robert Roy MacGregor (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March 1671 – 28 December 1734) was a Scottish outlaw, who later became a folk hero.

Not to be confused with the American submarine commander Rob Roy McGregor (admiral).
For other people with the same name, see Robert McGregor. For other uses of "Rob Roy", see Rob Roy.

Robert Roy MacGregor
An engraving of Rob Roy, ca. 1820
Born
Robert MacGregor

(1671-03-07)7 March 1671
Loch Katrine, Perthshire, Scotland
Died28 December 1734(1734-12-28) (aged 63)
Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Other namesRobert Campbell (alias)
Rob Roy
Occupation(s)Soldier, cattle dealer
Known forScottish folk hero
Children4
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