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ROBERT III Stewart
King of Scotland
(11) KING ROBERT III., the eldest son, succeeded to the Throne.
His baptismal name was John, but, in deference to the wish of the people, he adopted the name Robert.
He was born about 1337, and was created Earl of Carrick (S.) in 1368.
He died 1406.
About 1367 he married Annabella, daughter of Sir John Drummond of Stobhall.
They had
(a) David, DUKE OF ROTHESAY (S.), created Duke in 1398, born 1378, created Earl of Carrick (S.) 1390 and Earl of Atholl (S.) 1398. He married in 1400 Marjory, daughter of Archibald, third Earl of Douglas, and died without issue in 1402. He was said to have been starved to death by his uncle, Robert, Duke of Albany.
Arms: on Seal of Duke of Rothesay, 1399.-Scotland, with label of three points (Macdonald). Lindsay shows the label blue.
(b) Robert, died in infancy.
(c) James, who succeeded to the Crown JAMES I, King of Scotland.
King Robert III. had also two illegitimate sons
(d) James Stewart of Kilbride, said to be ancestor of the Stewarts of Shawtoun.
(e) Sir John Stewart of Ardgowan, ancestor of the Shaw-Stewarts (See JOHN STEWART, Sir John of Ardgowan ).
Arms: of King Robert III. on Seal, 1362.-A fess chequy within Royal tressure. CREST: A lion´s head (Macdonald).
On Seal 1369, when Lord of Kyle.A demi lion rampant issuing from a fiss chequy. CREST: A lion´s head between two demi-vols. SUPPORTERS: Two savages (Laing).
On Seal 1383, when Earl of Carrick-The Arms of Scotland, with label of three points (Laing). Nisbet says the label was red. CREST as before. As King he used the Arms of Scotland, and possibly two unicorns as Supporters (Stodart).
