Robert II of Scotland ... 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 …

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 …

Robert II or Robert Stewart lived from 2 March 1316 to 19 April 1390 and was King of Scotland from 22 February 1371 to 19 April 1390. He was the son of Robert I's daughter Marjorie and her husband …

Dec 25, 2025 · The reign of Robert II (Roibert II Stiùbhart), from 1371 to 1390, marked the beginning of the House of Stewart (later spelled Stuart), which would go on to rule Scotland for over three centuries.

Key facts about King Robert II of Scotland who was born March 2, 1316, reigned (1371 - 1390) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.

He took Stewart as his surname, and so became the first monarch of the Royal House of Stewart. When he was in his 20s he ruled Scotland as Regent for his much younger uncle, David II, during David's …

Robert II, the first monarch of the House of Stewart (or Stuart), ruled as King of Scotland from 1371 to 1390. Grandson of Robert the Bruce through his daughter Marjorie, Robert's ascent marked the …

The dissension was healed, and when David died childless in 1371, Robert, then 55, succeeded him. He reigned for 19 years, most of which were troubled by wars in which he could take little part.

When Robert III became infirm due to a riding accident in 1388, the Earl of Fife took over the reins of power. King Robert II died April 13, 1390, in Dundonald Castle and was succeeded by his son, …

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.