Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan
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See also: Alexander Stewart, 2nd Earl of Buchan
Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, called the Wolf of Badenoch[2] (1343 – July 1394), was a Scottish royal prince, the third son of King Robert II of Scotland by his first wife Elizabeth Mure. He was Justiciar of Scotia and held large territories in the north of Scotland.
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Alexander Stewart | |
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Earl of Buchan Lord of Badenoch | |
Reign | 1382–1394 |
Born | c. 1343 |
Died | 20 July 1405 |
Spouse | Euphemia I, Countess of Ross |
Issue | Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar |
House | Stewart |
Father | Robert II of Scotland |
Mother | Elizabeth Mure |
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He is best remembered for his destruction of the royal burgh of Elgin and its cathedral. His sobriquet was given due to his notorious cruelty and rapacity, but there is no proof that it was used during his lifetime.