Robert Bruce (merchant adventurer) facts for kids
Robert Bruce was a Scottish businessman. He was born in 1715. Robert came from the Bruce family of Clackmannan. This was an important family in Scotland. His father was Sir James Bruce.
In 1745, Robert Bruce moved to the British Gold Coast. This area is now the country of Ghana in West Africa. He lived in Jamestown, Ghana, a city where the Ga people lived. Robert Bruce became a successful trader there.
Early Life
Robert Bruce was born in 1715. He was the older son of Sir James Bruce. His mother's name is not known. Robert's father, Sir James Bruce, later moved to Barbados. There, he started a large farm called a plantation. He later married a woman named Keturah French.
Family Legacy
Robert Bruce had family members who became well-known. One of his descendants is a famous musician.
Notable Descendant
- King Bruce - A Ghanaian singer.
