Robert Monro

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Robert Monro of the Munro of Obsdale family (died 1680), was a famous Scottish General, from the Clan Munro of Ross-shire. He was a grandson of chief Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis, through his third son George Munro, 1st of Obsdale. However Robert's older brother John Munro retained the title as 2nd of Obsdale. Robert Monro was seated at Contullich Castle. He was the author of a diary recounting his military experiences, published as Monro, His Expedition With the Worthy Scots Regiment Called Mac-Keys. It is one of the first military histories ever published, certainly the first in the English language.