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Who was He? Warrior and Scottish Hero. Date and Place of Birth: 7th March 1671, Glengyle at the Head of Loch Katrine, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Family Background: 3rd son of Chieftain Donald Glas MacGregor and Margaret Campbell. Education: Rob spoke Gaelic but waslso taught English. He was educated in the clan system, which meant he not only learnt swordsmanship but also cattle droving and welfare. Chronology: Although only the son of the MacGregor Clan Chieftain Rob Roy became their war leader, which entitled him to wear the three eagle's feathers of a chief in his hat. The name Rob Roy was derived from the Gaelic Raibert Ruadh (Red Robert) because he had red hair. Marriage: January 1693 to Mary Helen MacGregor of Comar, Strathyre at Glenarklet. He had four sons: James, Ranald, Coll and Robert (Robin Oig). Places of Interest: Date and Place of Death: 28th December 1734 In his house at Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. Age at Death: 63. Site of Grave: Balquhidder Churchyard.