Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross (30 April 1514 – 18 December 1515) was the fourth and last son of King James IV of Scotland and his queen Margaret Tudor.
| Alexander Stewart | |
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 Alexander's mother Margaret refusing to hand over her sons to John Stewart, Duke of Albany, by John Faed, 1859. | |
| Born | 30 April 1514 Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
| Died | 18 December 1515 (aged 1) Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
| Father | James IV of Scotland |
| Mother | Margaret Tudor |
He was born after his father was killed at the Battle of Flodden, during the reign of his infant brother King James V of Scotland. His nurse was Katherine Fyn.[1]
He died in infancy, but during his short life he was heir presumptive to the throne of the Kingdom of Scotland.
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References
- Register of the Privy Seal, vol. 1 (Edinburgh, 1908), p. 412 no. 2684.
Bingham, Caroline James V King of Scots
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