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James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
Regent for King James VI of Scotland from 1567–1570 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the illegitimate son of James IV, see James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (1501 creation).
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (c. 1531 – 23 January 1570)[1] was a member of the House of Stewart as the illegitimate son of King James V of Scotland. At times a supporter of his half-sister Mary, Queen of Scots, he was the regent of Scotland for his half-nephew, the infant King James VI, from 1567 until his assassination in 1570. He was the first head of government to be assassinated with a firearm.
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James Stewart, Earl of Moray | |
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![]() The Earl of Moray, a detail from a wedding portrait by Hans Eworth | |
Regent of Scotland | |
In office 22 August 1567 – 23 January 1570 | |
Monarch | James VI |
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Born | c. 1531 Scotland |
Died | 23 January 1570 Linlithgow, Scotland |
Resting place | St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh |
Spouse(s) | Christina Stewart Agnes Keith |
Children | Elizabeth Stewart, 2nd Countess of Moray |
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