I can help with that. What would you like to know about “Robert III”—his life historical figure, a contemporary person with that name, or something else? If you mean the historical King Robert III of Scotland, here’s a brief overview:
- Who he was: Robert III (c. 1337–1406), born John Stewart, was King of Scotland from 1390 until his death in 1406. He previously held the title Earl of Carrick and High Steward of Scotland.
- Reign: His time as king is often characterized as weak and troubled, dominated by powerful nobles and internal factional strife, rather than strong centralized leadership.
- Key events:
- Early in his reign, real power was exercised by his uncle, the Duke of Albany, and other nobles.
- In 1402, Scottish fortunes suffered a setback when English forces defeated the Scots at battles such as Nesbit Moor and Humbleton Hill; Albany factions influenced later events.
- In 1406, in the face of mounting health problems and political pressures, Robert III attempted to move his son James to safety in France; James was captured en route and held by England, and Robert III died shortly thereafter.
- Legacy: His reign is often viewed as a period of weakness that set the stage for continued noble power struggles in Scotland during the early 15th century.
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Robert III (c. 1337 – 4 April 1406), born John Stewart, was the King of Scots from 1390 to his death in 1406. He was also High Steward of Scotland from 1371 to 1390 and held the titles of Earl of Atholl (1367–1390) and Earl of Carrick (1368–1390) before ascending the throne at about the age of 53 years. He was the eldest son of King Robert II and Elizabeth Mure and was legitimized by the second marriage of his parents and by papal dispensation in 1349. John joined his father and other...
monarchies.fandom.comRobert III, born John Stewart, was King of Scots from 1390 to his death in 1406. He was also High Steward of Scotland from 1371 to 1390 and held the titles of E...
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www.britannica.comBiography of King Robert III of Scotland on Undiscovered Scotland.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.ukKey facts about King Robert III of Scotland who was born 1337, reigned (1390 - 1406) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
www.britroyals.comRobert III >Robert III (ca. 1337-1406) was king of Scotland from 1390 to 1406. Notable >as king primarily for the weakness of his reign, he played a larger part in >the affairs of the kingdom before his accession than as monarch.
www.encyclopedia.comRobert III (c. 1337/40—4 April 1406), born John Stewart, was the King of Scotland from 1390 to his death. He was known primarily as the Earl of Carrick before ascending the throne aged between 50 and 53 years. He was the eldest son of Robert II and Elizabeth Mure and was legitimized with the marriage of his parents in 1347. John joined his father and other magnates in a rebellion against his great-uncle David II early in 1363 but submitted to him soon afterwards. He was married to Anabella Drumm
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