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unusual facts about Robert II of Scotland



John Randolph, 3rd Earl of Moray

John returned to Scotland the following year, when he and the High Steward of Scotland (the future King Robert II of Scotland) were appointed joint Regents, and set about trying to restore order to the nation.

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant

It is worth noting that at the time of the earlier dates (1394 and 1408), the senior line of Oliphants were nephews of King David II of Scotland (who describes the mother of these Oliphants as "beloved sister" in numerous charters) and first cousins of King Robert II of Scotland.

Prince of Scotland

The Great Stewardship of Scotland was granted to Walter Fitz Alan by David I, and came to the Sovereign through the accession of Robert Stewart, son of Walter Stewart, 6th Great Steward of Scotland, and of Marjorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland, daughter of Robert I, as Robert II in 1371.

Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany

Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany (c. 1340 – 3 September 1420), a member of the Scottish royal house, served as Regent (at least partially) to three different Scottish monarchs (Robert II, Robert III, and James I).


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River Irvine

This Red Stewart was Sir John Stewart of Dundonald, a natural son of Robert II of Scotland, a monarch who had spent much time at Dundonald Castle.