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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.
He had 2 wives during his lifetime, his first wife Elizabeth Mure and his second wife Euphemia de Ross.King Robert II had more children than any other King of Scotland, in all 15 by his two marriages.
Robert married Elizabeth Mure around 1348, legitimising their four sons and five daughters. His subsequent marriage to Euphemia de Ross in 1355 produced two sons and two surviving daughters. Robert rebelled against King David in 1363 but submitted to him following a threat to his right of succession.
15 de abr. de 2024 · 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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8 de ene. de 2021 · Early Life. Robert Stewart was born on 2 March 1316 in Paisley in exceptional circumstances. His mother was involved in a fatal riding accident, and Robert was born by Caesarian section. Robert's mother was Marjorie (b. c. 1295), daughter of King Robert the Bruce (r. 1306-1329) and Isabel of Mar.
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22 de may. de 2024 · Robert married twice and produced 21 children (eight were illegitimate), and the fact that his first wife's children were born outside the marriage created long-standing bitterness as Robert III's reign was to show.
The first King of the House of Stewart, Robert II became king after the death of his uncle King David II. Quick Facts: Born: 2 nd March 1316 Died: 19 th April 1390 Reign: 1371-1390 Parents: Walter Stewart, High Steward of Scotland and Marjorie Bruce Predecessor: David II Successor: Robert III Spouse: Elizabeth Mure, then Euphemia de Ross
