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Name |
Alexander (6th of Garlies) Stewart |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
9 Oct 1596 |
Person ID |
I105271 |
My Genealogy |
Last Modified |
17 Nov 2020 |
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Notes |
- This Sir Alexander, who now came into possession of the seat of the Hannays, was in great favor with James VI, who knighted him in 1590 at the coronation of his consort. Queen Aiuie of Denmark. Sir Alexander married (ist.) Christian, daughter of Sir William Douglas and (2nd) the Lady Elizabeth Douglas, daughter of David, Earl Angus, and widow of John, 7th Lord Maxwell (Earl of Morton). He died 9, Oct. 1596, leaving issue five children. His son and heir Sir Alexander Stewart, a man of great talent, loyalty and integrity, was elevated to the Peerage 19 of Jnly 1607 by the title of Baron of Garlies, and upon the 19 of Sept. 1623 was advanced to the Eari. of Galloway.
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