Alexander Stewart of Darnley (died 1404) facts for kids
Sir Alexander Stewart of Darnley (died 1404) was an important Scottish nobleman. He was an ancestor of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was a famous figure in Scottish history much later. Sir Alexander lived during a time when Scotland was often involved in conflicts and changes.
Sir Alexander Stewart's Life
Sir Alexander Stewart of Darnley was the son of another nobleman, also named Sir Alexander Stewart of Darnley. His mother was Joanna. He lived in Scotland during the late 1300s and early 1400s.
He was married twice. His first wife was Janet Turnbull of Minto. They had at least one son together. Later, he married Jonetta Keith. She was the daughter of Sir William Keith of Galston. Jonetta was also the widow of David Hamilton of Cadzow.
Through his marriage to Jonetta, Sir Alexander was given control of her family's lands in a place called Galston, East Ayrshire. This gift came from Robert III of Scotland, who was the King of Scotland at that time. Sir Alexander and Jonetta had six children together.
His Children
Sir Alexander had several children who went on to have their own important roles.
With his first wife, Janet Turnbull:
- William Stewart of Jedsworth: He was killed in a battle called the Battle of Homildon Hill. His descendants later became known as the Earls of Galloway.
With his second wife, Jonetta Keith:
- John Stewart of Darnley: He became a very important figure in France. He was known as the Lord of Aubigny and Concressault, and also the Count of Évreux. He was killed in France during a battle known as the Battle of the Herrings in 1429.
- Alexander Stewart of Torbane and Galston
- Robert Stewart of Newtoun and Westoun
- James Stewart
- William Stewart of Castlemilk: He was also killed in the Battle of the Herrings in 1429, alongside his brother John.
- Janet Stewart: She married Thomas Somerville, 1st Lord Somerville.
Sir Alexander Stewart of Darnley passed away in the year 1404. His family, the Stewarts of Darnley, continued to be a powerful and influential family in Scotland for many years.
