02 March 2022
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Paisley Abbey
King Robert II, the first monarch of the House of Stewart, was born on 2 March 1316. ...
The first monarch of the House of Stewart, King Robert II, was born on 2 March 1316 at Paisley Abbey. Robert was the son of Walter Stewart, Lord High Steward of Scotland, and Marjorie Bruce, daughter of King Robert I. Robert II succeeded to the throne in 1371 at the age of 55 and reigned until his death in 1390.
Further reading
The Early Stewart Kings: Robert II and III by Stephen Boardman
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QUICK LINK: History of the Royal Stewart tartan
