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| + | |name=Robert II | ||
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| + | |birth_date=March 2, 1316 | ||
| + | |birth_place=Paisley Abbey | ||
| + | |death_date=April 19, 1390 | ||
| + | |death_place=Dundonald Castle | ||
| + | |religion= | ||
| + | |spouse= | ||
| + | |children= | ||
| + | |alma_mater= | ||
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| + | |office=King of Scotland | ||
| + | |term_start=February 22, 1371 | ||
| + | |term_end=April 19, 1390 | ||
| + | |preceded=David II | ||
| + | |succeeded=[[Robert III (1390-1406)|Robert III]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''Robert II''' (1371-1390), also known as Robert the Steward, was the first Stewart king of [[Scotland]]. Born in 1316, he was the son of Walter Stewart and of Marjory, the only daughter of [[Robert the Bruce]]. He succeeded his uncle, [[David II]], in 1371; previously, during David's long imprisonment by the [[English]], he had twice served as [[regent]]. Robert married twice, and had children in both marriages. This led to problems further down the Stewart line. | ||
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| + | Robert II spent the first 18 years (1371 - 1389) of his reign as a prisoner in [[England]]. He made little or no changes to Scottish politics or law, and he died peacefully in 1390. | ||
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| + | He was succeeded by his son, [[Robert III]]. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Scottish Monarchs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:30, October 18, 2022
| Robert II | |
King of Scotland
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| In office February 22, 1371 – April 19, 1390 | |
| Preceded by | David II |
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| Succeeded by | Robert III |
| Born | March 2, 1316 Paisley Abbey |
| Died | April 19, 1390 Dundonald Castle |
Robert II (1371-1390), also known as Robert the Steward, was the first Stewart king of Scotland. Born in 1316, he was the son of Walter Stewart and of Marjory, the only daughter of Robert the Bruce. He succeeded his uncle, David II, in 1371; previously, during David's long imprisonment by the English, he had twice served as regent. Robert married twice, and had children in both marriages. This led to problems further down the Stewart line.
Robert II spent the first 18 years (1371 - 1389) of his reign as a prisoner in England. He made little or no changes to Scottish politics or law, and he died peacefully in 1390.
He was succeeded by his son, Robert III.