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.

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.

Ancestry

References

Bingham, Caroline James V King of Scots

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