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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.
Robert II 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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Jan 8, 2021 · Robert II of Scotland ruled as king from 1371 to 1390. Born Robert Stewart, he succeeded the heirless David II of Scotland (r. 1329-1371) and so founded the royal house of Stewart.
- Mark Cartwright
Learn about the life and reign of Robert II, the first king of the House of Stewart and the founder of the Scottish dynasty. Find out about his family, his conflicts with David II, and his legacy.
Learn about the first Stewart king of Scotland, a grandson of Robert Bruce, who reigned from 1371 to 1390. Find out his family, achievements, battles, and death.
Dec 15, 2020 · The Stuarts: Robert II (1316-1390) biography. We survey the reigns of the Stuart kings and queens that saw Scotland rise above its clan divisions and move towards a future as rulers of the United Kingdom.
Robert II was the first monarch of the Royal House of Stewart and the son of Robert I's daughter Marjorie and Walter the Steward. He ruled Scotland as Regent for his uncle David II and faced challenges from the nobles and the English.
