Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany
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Robert Stewart was a Scottish prince and nobleman who ruled the Kingdom of Scotland as its effective monarch, under the title of Governor of Scotland, from 1406 until his death. Robert governed on behalf of his exiled nephew, King James I.
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Robert's great-uncle, David II of Scotland, whom he rebelled against in 1363.
Doune Castle, which Robert built beginning in the 1370s, still stands today.
The Battle of Otterburn in 1388, which allowed Robert to outmaneuver his eldest brother for the regency.
The burning of Elgin Cathedral in 1390, conducted by Robert's younger brother, Alexander, the "Wolf of Badenoch".
St Andrews Castle, where Robert briefly imprisoned his nephew, David, Duke of Rothesay, after arresting him in late 1401.
A Scottish cavalry force charges against English archers at the Battle of Homildon Hill in 1402. This Scottish defeat was a major event of Robert's third regency.
Henry IV of England, with whom Robert had a difficult relationship as governor.In their orbit 10
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Robert Stewart was a Scottish prince and nobleman who ruled the Kingdom of Scotland as its effective monarch, under the title of Governor of Scotland, from 1406 until his death. Robert governed on behalf of his exiled nephew, King James I. Prior to his tenure as governor, Robert acted as regent at various times for his father, King Robert II, and his eldest brother, King Robert III.
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