When he heard his younger son James had been captured by the English he turned his face tae the wa an died... Robert III of Scotland. Robert III (14 August 1337 – April 1406) was King of Scots from 1390 to his death. His given name was John Stewart, and he was known primarily as the Earl of Carrick before ascending the throne at age 53. He was the eldest son of Robert II and Elizabeth Mure and was legitimated with the marriage of his parents in 1347. John joined his father and other magnates in a rebellion against his grand-uncle, David II early in 1363 but submitted to him soon afterwards.
He married Anabella Drummond, daughter of Sir John Drummond of Stobhall before 31 May 1367 when the Steward ceded to him the earldom of Atholl. In 1368 David created him Earl of Carrick. In 1390, Robert II died and Carrick ascended the throne as Robert III but without authority to rule directly. Heir apparent[edit] Blason of John, Earl of Carrick A son, David, the future Duke of Rothesay, was born to Carrick and Annabella on 24 October 1378. Lieutenant of the kingdom[edit] Battle of Otterburn Kingship[edit] Family and issue[edit] King Robert III. Robert III an unhappy king of Scotland. Robert III was 53 when he was crowned at Scone in 1390 and it seems he was already unfit to rule the kingdom and his brother continued as guardian.
His reign saw the Stewart family grow further and like his father he had many children (mostly illegitimate). In 1391 the alliance with France was renewed. There was some trouble in the Highlands which was eventually settled and the truce with England was extended until 1399. Richard II was then deposed when on the verge of signing a lasting peace agreement and the new English king Henry IV decided to exert that old English claim and declare himself overlord of Scotland.
Henry came north in 1400 demanding that Robert III pay homage to him at Edinburgh. Robert had a fairly ineffective and unsuccessful reign and according to the chronicler Bower he had no illusions about this. Robert III Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland. King Robert III. Robert III was born c.1336, the son of the later Robert II and his first wife Elizabeth Mure. Christianed John he assumed the name Robert on becoming king, considering John as unlucky following the tribulations of King John Balliol. On reaching thirty Robert married David II's niece, Annabella Drummond; a political move indicating David II regarded him as a suitable heir and not his father. Had David II survived Robert's father he may have got his wish, instead the father became Robert II on David II's death in 1371. Robert was now to become the King's Lieutenant in 1384, taking effective control of the south of Scotland.
His brothers also jostled for control of their father's kingdom and took advantage when the new Lieutenant was lamed by a kick from a horse. Still, Robert assumed the kingdom on the death of his father in 1390. Troubles also began to brew in the south. As heir the Duke of Rothesay was gaining power. David then courted the Earl of Douglas's daughter. On this day in Scottish history - King Robert III was born.
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He took the name Robert because his name John was considered a bad omen after the hated John Balliol He told is Queen that he was ‘the worst of kings and most miserable of men’. The reign was beset by problems including rivalry between the Highlanders, his brothers and the lords of the isles. Medieval and Middle Ages History Timelines - Maps of Medieval History.
Originally called John, he used the name Robert when he came to the throne when his father Robert II died in 1390. Robert had been injured by a horse's kick a few years earlier and suffered from a permanent injury. This injury meant Robert was unable to rule unaided and so he was helped by his younger brother also called Robert. The younger brother became duke of Albany and is usually known under this name. Albany became too powerful and after the death of Annabella, the King's wife, he had the King's eldest son David locked up in Falkland Palace where in 1402 he died. Family Tree Details Spouses/Issue. Biography of Robert III Stuart (1337-1406), King of Scots. Robert III of Scotland (c1340-1406. Robert III (c1340-April 4, 1406), King of Scots (reigned 1390-1406), the eldest son of King Robert II by his mistress, Elizabeth Mure, became legitimized with the formal marriage of his parents about 1349.
(They had previously married in 1336, but some had criticized that ceremony as uncanonical.) History In 1367, Robert III married Annabella Drummond, daughter of Sir John Drummond of Stobhall and Mary Montifex. In 1368 his great-uncle King David II of Scotland created him Earl of Carrick, and he took some part in the government of the kingdom until about 1387, when a kick from a horse disabled him.
At this time he changed his baptismal name of John for that of Robert; "John" was unpopular owing to its connection with John de Baliol; he also wished to avoid being called John II, as recognition of Balliol's kingship would weaken the Bruce title to the throne. Robert III began to fear for the fate of his only surviving son, young James. Children Research Guy Davis - Pull from Wikipedia. King Robert II of Scotland.
Books & Posters House of Stewart Family Tree Detailed Tree English King or Queen at the Time Name: King Robert II of ScotlandFather: Walter StewartMother: Marjorie daughter of Robert BruceRelation to Elizabeth II: 17th great-grandfatherHouse of: StewartBorn: March 2, 1316 at PaisleyAscended to the throne: February 22, 1371 aged 54 yearsCrowned: March 26, 1371 at Scone Abbey, PerthshireMarried:(1) Elizabeth Mure, 1336Married:(2) Euphemia of Moray, 1355Children: 10 by Elizabeth Mure including John (Robert III), 4 by Euphemia and several illegitimate.Died: April 19, 1390, at Dundonald Castle, Ayrshire, aged 74 years, 1 month, and 17 daysBuried at: Scone AbbeySucceeded by: his son John who took the name Robert III Robert was a grandson of Robert Bruce, and the first in the House of Stewart dynasty.
The name came from his ancestor Walter Stewart who was appointed High Steward of Scotland by David I. A truce with England in 1384 was short lived, and the border wars continued. Kings and Queens of Scotland - Robert III. John, Earl of Carrick, the illegitimate son of Robert II and Elizabeth Mure was born around 1340. He was legitimized in 1349, on the formal marriage of his parents and had been created Earl of Carrick by his great-uncle, David II. He succeeded his father as King of Scots in 1390. The new King was prevailed upon to change his name to Robert, John was an undesirable name for a King of Scotland due to it's unfortunate and unpopular connections with the puppet king John Balliol. Robert was lame, the result of an injury received in a tournament two years prior to his succeeding to the throne. The new King, like his father before him, was weak willed, hesitant and ineffectual, anything less like his namesake the great Robert he Bruce is difficult to imagine.
The King's more forceful brother, Robert, Duke of Albany, had been appointed Governor of the realm by their elderly father, towards the end of his reign. The disastrous news was brought to the ageing King Robert Rothesay castle. King Robert III of Scotland coat of arms - Rylands Collection. King Robert III Stewart and Annabella Drummond. Pedigree: Robert III (John) STEWART (36th King) of SCOTS. The PEDIGREE of Robert III (John) STEWART (36th King) of SCOTS christened John, he changed his name on accession; `the Lame King' Born: abt. 1337 Died: 1406 HM George I's 8-Great Grandfather. U.S. President's 11-Great Grandfather. The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. Annabella (of Stoball) DRUMMOND ; (Miss) CAMPBELL, mistress ; another mistress Mary (Mariot) STEWART (STUART) ; Margaret (Princess) STEWART ; James I STEWART (37th King) of SCOTS ; Elizabeth STEWART (Princess) of SCOTLAND ; John (Sir; of ARDGOWAN & BLACKHALL) STEWART ; David (Heir : poss. k. by his uncle Robert of Albany) Gilbert (1st Lord) KENNEDY ; William (II; Sir) EDMONSTONE ; Elizabeth (Lady) DOUGLAS ; William DOUGLAS ; Robert (of STRATHCARRON) GRAHAM ; Mary KENNEDY ; Elizabeth (Margaret) KENNEDY ; Archibald (II; 5th Earl of) DOUGLAS ; Elizabeth (Margaret?)
Person - King Robert III of Scotland. Portrait - NPG D23891; King Robert III of Scotland.