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Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany (c. 1340 – 3 September 1420) was a member of the Scottish royal family who served as regent (at least partially) to three Scottish monarchs (Robert II, Robert III, and James I).
Restored to the office of governor, the Duke was chosen regent of the kingdom after the death of Robert III in 1406, because the new king, James I, was a prisoner in London. Albany continued, with no great success, to prosecute the war with England, which had been renewed a few years before.
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Historians have long suggested that Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, was likely responsible for starving his rival to death, suggesting that he did so as it would bring Robert one step closer to the throne with only his second nephew, James (the future King James I), remaining in the way.
Animosity developed between David, the headstrong new earl of Carrick, and his uncle, which Robert III tried to placate by creating both dukes in 1398: Carrick became duke of Rothesay, and Robert Stewart chose Albany, a name hinting at the ancient kingdom of Alba and suggesting royal rather than baronial pretensions.
Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany (c. 1340 – 3 September 1420) was a member of the Scottish royal family who served as regent (at least partially) to three Scottish monarchs (Robert II, Robert III, and James I).
In 1398 Robert was created duke of Albany, a title which reflected his ambitions. Albany's guardianship was characterized by intermittent hostility towards England, consistent support (until 1418) of the antipope Benedict XIII, a growing commitment to the French alliance, and a ruthless elimination of political opponents.
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May 10, 2022 · Robert Stewart, the 1st Duke of Albany, falls into the category of those Machiavellian intriguers – there were several – who really did covet the Scottish throne. He was never quite able to take it, despite almost certainly murdering his own nephew and heir to the throne, David, Duke of Rothesay, to move himself closer to kingship.
