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'''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''' (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.

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]], a noted homosexual.<ref name="ref">[https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobcook/2012/05/23/robert-griffin-iii-talks-about-his-gay-high-school-football-teammate/?sh=349e553f4bef]Robert III and a Discussion on Sexuality.</ref>

He was succeeded by his son, [[Robert III]].

[[Category:Scottish Monarchs]]

[[Category:Scottish Monarchs]]