John Stewart, Earl of Mar (died 1479) facts for kids
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John Stewart, Earl of Mar and Garioch was a Scottish prince who lived from about 1456 to 1479. He was the youngest son of James II of Scotland, who was the King of Scotland, and his mother was Mary of Guelders.
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Early Life and Royal Titles
John Stewart was born into the royal family of Scotland. His father, King James II, wanted to make sure his son had important titles and lands.
How He Became an Earl
Around 1457, King James II went to court in Aberdeen. He wanted to make sure the Crown (the king's power) had the right to control the lands of the Earldom of Mar. After this, between 1458 and 1459, King James II gave his young son John the titles of Earl of Mar and Earl of Garioch. This made John an important noble in Scotland.
Life as a Prince
As a prince and an earl, John Stewart would have had a life of privilege and responsibility. He was part of the royal family and held significant lands.
Later Life and Imprisonment
In 1479, John Stewart faced serious accusations.
Accusations and Imprisonment
John was accused of plotting against his brother, King James III. Because of these accusations, he was sent to prison at Craigmillar Castle.
His Death
Sadly, John Stewart died while he was imprisoned in 1479. The exact reasons for his death are not fully known.
