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Robert II (2 March 1316 – 19 April 1390) was King of Scots from 1371 to his death in 1390. The son of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland, and Marjorie, daughter of King Robert the Bruce, he was the first monarch of the House of Stewart. Upon the death of his uncle David II, Robert succeeded to the throne.
Apr 15, 2024 · Robert II (born March 2, 1316—died April 19, 1390, Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scot.) was the king of Scots from 1371, first of the Stewart (Stuart) sovereigns in Scotland. Heir presumptive for more than 50 years, he had little effect on Scottish political and military affairs when he finally acceded to the throne.
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May 16, 2024 · Robert II, The Steward, King of Scots was born 2 March 1316. He died 19 April 1390 in Dundonald Castle in 1390 and lies buried at Scone Abbey. He was also known as Robert, High Steward of Scots and by his Gaelic Name, Roibert II Stiùbhairt.
He died on 19 April 1390, in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, at the age of 74, and was buried in Scone Priory, Old Scone, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. More Photos and Memories (87)
Jan 8, 2021 · When David II died on 22 February 1371 he left no heir and so Robert Stewart was made king as Robert II of Scotland. Robert was then 55, and he had secured his right to the throne by buying off his chief rival Earl William Douglas.
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Robert II died at Dundonald Castle on 19 April 1390, and was buried at Scone. He was succeeded by his son John, who confusingly took the name Robert III, probably because in Scotland "John" was too closely associated with John Balliol.
During Robert II's final years, his two eldest sons acted as his lieutenants. He died in 1390. Share this article: Robert was the son of Robert I's daughter Marjorie and her husband Walter the Steward.
