Historical eventFebruary 221371

Robert II of Scotland

Robert II became King of Scots as the first monarch of the House of Stewart.

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When
Saturday, February 22 1371655 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
14th century · 1370s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.

At a glance

Dates: From 1371.

Type: human.

What happened

Robert II 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 named Robert Stewart. Upon the death of his uncle David II, Robert succeeded to the throne as the first monarch of the House of Stuart.

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When did Robert II of Scotland happen?

February 22 1371 — 655 years ago, on a Saturday.

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