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1371 in Scotland

Explore 7 historical events and records for Scotland in 1371.

Historical records for Scotland in 1371

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February

Death of David II

David II ยท Edinburgh ยท House / House of Bruce

Death of David II, in Edinburgh Castle

March

Coronation

Robert II ยท Scone ยท House / House of Stewart

1st Stuart King of Scotland

Succession

Robert II ยท House / House of Stewart

Secures the succession of his eldest son by Elizabeth, John Earl of Carrick

Other events (month unknown)

Justiciar

Douglas, William ยท Justiciar ยท Government / Government of Scotland

Appointed Justiciar South of the Forth

Succession

Robert II ยท House / House of Stewart

Succeeds as King of Scotland

Succession

Stewart, Robert ยท High Chamberlain ยท House / House of Stewart

During the reign of their infirm father as King Robert II (1371 - 1390), the future Duke of Albany and Lord Carrick functioned as regents, with Albany serving as High Chamberlain of Scotland

Succession

Stewart, Walter ยท House / House of Stewart

Walter Stewarts son ascends to the throne

How these records were prepared

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