James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray

Parents

• James V of ScotlandKing of Scotland from 1513 to 15421512–1542
• Margaret ErskineMistress of Scottish King James V1515–1572

Siblings

• James StewartIllegitimate son of James V of Scotland1529–1557
• Jean StewartNoblewoman; Illegitimate daughter of King James V of Scotland and his mistress Elizabeth Bethune1530–1588
• John Stewart, Commendator of ColdinghamPrior of Coldingham, illegitimate son of James V. of Scotlandc. 1531–1563
• Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of OrkneyRecognized illegitimate son of James V, King of Scotland1533–1593
• Robert StewartPrior of Whithorn1533–1580
• James, Duke of Rothesay1540–1541
• Mary, Queen of ScotsQueen of Scotland from 1542 to 15671542–1587
• Adam StewartMonk and pensioner of the Charterhouse of Perthd. 1575

Questions about the House of Stuart

• Why did James VI and I succeed Elizabeth I of England?
  Inheritance by blood, secured by political preparation
• Why did Charles I of England succeed James VI and I?
  Inheritance
• How were Elizabeth I of England and James VI and I related?
  First cousins twice removed

About

James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray was a member of the House of Stewart as the illegitimate son of 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 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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