Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross (30 April 1514, Stirling Castle – 18 December 1515, Stirling Castle) was the fourth and last son of King James IV of Scotland and his queen 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]
Alexander's mother Margaret refusing to hand over her sons to John Stewart, Duke of Albany, by John Faed, 1859.
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
Categories:
- Courtesy dukes
- Heirs to the Scottish throne
- Scottish princes
- House of Stuart
- People from Stirling
- 1514 births
- 1515 deaths
- Scottish people of Danish descent
- Dukes of Ross
- Children of James IV of Scotland