David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay

Scottish prince

Date of Birth: 24-Oct-1378

Place of Birth: Falkland Palace, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 26-Mar-1402

Profession: aristocrat

Nationality: Scotland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay

  • David Stewart (24 October 1378 – 26 March 1402) was heir apparent to the throne of Scotland from 1390 and the first Duke of Rothesay from 1398.
  • He was named after his great-great-uncle, David II of Scotland, and also held the titles of Earl of Atholl (1398–1402) and Earl of Carrick (1390–1402).
  • He shares with his uncle and arch-rival, Robert Stewart, first Duke of Albany, the distinction of being first dukes to be created in the Scottish peerage.
  • David never became king.
  • His marriage to Mary Douglas, daughter of Archibald the Grim, the third Earl of Douglas, was without issue.

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