Who was named heir presumptive before Robert II?
Edward Bruce
David II
John Balliol
Thomas Randolph
Answer
Edward Bruce, the younger brother of Robert the Bruce, was named heir presumptive before Robert II. However, Edward had no children when he was killed in the Battle of Faughart on 14 October 1318.
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