Vol 16 Image1249of1355 Pg 1233 Robert III, king of Scotland, originally known as John, Earl of Carrick; succeeded to the throne on his father’s death and was crowned at Scone, under the name of Robert III on 13 Aug 1390. The change of christian name was made to avoid that of Ball, and to continue that of Robert the Bruce, his maternal grandfather, and of Robert II, his father. His original title was Lord of Kyle, the district of Ayrshire where a portion of the estates of the Bruces lay.17387

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Robert (III) (John) Stewart, King of Scotland, 1390-1406 John Stewart felt that his name was too closely associated with John Bailiol, so he adopted the title of King Robert (III). He preferred to lead a quiet life, and although he attended several parliaments, he handed the reigns of government over to his brother Robert Stewart of Fife.86084

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