Alexander Stewart, Duke of Rothesay

Noble person

1430 – 1430

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Who was Alexander Stewart, Duke of Rothesay?

Alexander Stewart, Duke of Rothesay. Duke of Rothesay is the honour taken by the heir apparent to the Scottish throne, and so it was given to this boy, the fifth child but first son of James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort. Alexander, a twin, died in infancy, and his younger brother became James II of Scotland. The twins were born in Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh.

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Born
Oct 16, 1430
Holyrood Palace
Parents
Nationality
  • Scotland
Died
1430

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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