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When did Robert III become Earl of Carrick?

  • 1368

  • 1371

  • 1406

  • 1388

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Robert III became Earl of Carrick in 1368. This title was bestowed upon him by his father, King David II of Scotland. The Earldom of Carrick was a significant lordship in southwestern Scotland, and its possession by Robert III strengthened his claim to the Scottish throne. He held the title until his accession to the throne in 1390.
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