James “Earl of Moray; 1st Lord Darnley” Stewart

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James “Earl of Moray; 1st Lord Darnley” Stewart

Birth
Midlothian, Scotland
Death
23 Jan 1570 (aged 38)
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Burial
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland Add to Map
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James was one of many illegitimate son of King James V Stewart, King of England and Margaret Erskine-Douglas. James was born Circa 1531 in Scotland and died 23 Jan 1570 in Linlithgow assassinated by a fire arm, becoming the first recorded person assassinated by a firearm. He married Lady Anne Keith on 8 February 1561/62. He became the 1st Earl of Moray and attained the title of Earl of Mar.
James was one of many illegitimate son of King James V Stewart, King of England and Margaret Erskine-Douglas. James was born Circa 1531 in Scotland and died 23 Jan 1570 in Linlithgow assassinated by a fire arm, becoming the first recorded person assassinated by a firearm. He married Lady Anne Keith on 8 February 1561/62. He became the 1st Earl of Moray and attained the title of Earl of Mar.

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1570
Erected by his Country to
JAMES EARL OF MURRAY
Regent of Scotland

Restored by
JOHN XII Earl of Moray

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62038622/james-stewart: accessed ), memorial page for James “Earl of Moray; 1st Lord Darnley” Stewart (22 May 1531–23 Jan 1570), Find a Grave Memorial ID 62038622, citing Saint Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland; Maintained by Sharren Formby (contributor 47009843).