Alexander Stewart, 4th High Steward of Scotland

Alexander Stewart (c.1214-c.1283) was the hereditary High Steward of Scotland from c.1241 until his death. He was a member of the House of Stewart (later known as Stuart).

Related Topics:
High Steward of Scotland - House of Stewart

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Alexander was the great-grandfather of King Robert II, the first Stewart to be King of Scots, and thus an ancestor of all subsequent Scottish monarchs (and the current British royal family).

Related Topics:
Robert II - Scottish monarchs

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Alexander was also the direct male-line ancestor, through his second son, of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley.

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