John Stourton, 9th Baron Stourton

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John Stourton, 9th Baron Stourton (1553–1588) was the elder son of Charles Stourton, 8th Baron Stourton by his wife Anne Stanley, a daughter of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby. His father was executed for murder when he was a small child, but the property passed to the son.

Life[]

He was one of the peers who tried Mary, Queen of Scots.

He married ca. 1580 Frances Brooke (b. 12 January 1562), daughter of Sir , by second wife Frances Newton.

He was succeeded by his brother Edward Stourton, 10th Baron Stourton.

Peerage of England
Preceded by Baron Stourton
1557–1588
Succeeded by

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References[]

  • Kidd, Charles and Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1995 edition). London: St. Martin's Press, 1995,[page needed],[page needed]
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