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Alexander Stewart

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Alexander Stewart

Birth
Scotland
Death
19 May 1425 (aged 27–28)
Stirling, Scotland
Burial
Stirling, Stirling, Scotland Add to Map
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Also spelt Alasdair. Birth date approx. Son of Murdoch Stewart, 2nd Duke of Albany.


Murdoch, his sons Walter and Alexander, and Duncan, Earl of Lennox were in Stirling Castle for their trial on 18 May 1425, at a prorogued parliament in the presence of the King which heard the evidence that linked the prisoners to the rebellion in the Lennox—in a trial lasting just one day the four men were found guilty of treason.

Walter was condemned on 24 May. Murdoch and his son Alexander were tried before the same jury the following day. All the prisoners were publicly beheaded on Heading Hill "in front of" Stirling Castle.


C.Smith

Also spelt Alasdair. Birth date approx. Son of Murdoch Stewart, 2nd Duke of Albany.


Murdoch, his sons Walter and Alexander, and Duncan, Earl of Lennox were in Stirling Castle for their trial on 18 May 1425, at a prorogued parliament in the presence of the King which heard the evidence that linked the prisoners to the rebellion in the Lennox—in a trial lasting just one day the four men were found guilty of treason.

Walter was condemned on 24 May. Murdoch and his son Alexander were tried before the same jury the following day. All the prisoners were publicly beheaded on Heading Hill "in front of" Stirling Castle.


C.Smith



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  • Created by: C Smith
  • Added: Apr 7, 2024
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269165474/alexander-stewart: accessed ), memorial page for Alexander Stewart (1397–19 May 1425), Find a Grave Memorial ID 269165474, citing Church of the Friars Preachers of St. Laurence, Stirling, Stirling, Scotland; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by C Smith (contributor 50642385).