II Robert

• General Notes
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    Chroniclers describing Robert early in life mentioned his sweetness of disposition. Andrew of Wyntoun wrote, when Robert was king, 'a more tender heart no man could have.'
    
    7th High Steward of Scotland, and also Regent of Scotland while David II was in English captivity.
    
    By the time Robert acceded, he suffered from a disease that gave him "red, bleared eyes", according to one chronicle.
    
    Robert was crowned by William de Landallis, Bishop of St. Andrews.
    
    Robert had at least eight illegitimate sons by various mistresses. Four of them, by Marion Cardny, were: Alexander, John of Arntullie, James and Walter.