King robert ii stuart of scotland crowned

February 22nd , 1371

King Robert the Second ascended to the throne of Scotland on 22 February 1371 and was crowned at Scone Abbey on 26 March 1371.

He was the first monarch of the Stuart dynasty to rule Scotland. Robert II was a grandson of Robert the Bruce through his mother, Marjorie Bruce, and he succeeded to the Scottish throne after the death of his uncle, King David II.

Robert II’s reign saw the consolidation of the Stuart dynasty’s rule in Scotland. During his rule, he faced various challenges, including maintaining authority over his nobility and dealing with the conflicts of the time. His reign marked the beginning of the Stuart dynasty’s long and significant rule over Scotland, which later included the union of the crowns of Scotland and England under his descendant, James VI of Scotland and I of England.

Robert II’s coronation was an important event in Scottish history, as it signaled the beginning of a new era for the country under the Stewart (Stuart) dynasty.

He was aged fifty-four at the time and his life and journey to the throne was eventful.

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