John Stewart, Earl of Mar (died 1503) facts for kids
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John Stewart, Earl of Mar (born December 1479, died March 11, 1503) was a Scottish prince. He was the youngest son of King James III of Scotland and Queen Margaret of Denmark.
Who Was John Stewart?
His Early Life
John Stewart was born in December 1479 at Dunfermline Palace in Fife, Scotland. He was the youngest son of the King of Scotland. When he was eight years old, on March 2, 1486, he was given the title of Earl of Mar. An Earl is a noble title, similar to a duke or a count.
His Life and Legacy
Not much information is known about John Stewart's life. He lived in Scotland and passed away on March 11, 1503. He never married. Because he had no children, his title as Earl of Mar ended when he died. After his death, his older brother, King James IV, gave many of the lands that belonged to the Earldom of Mar to Lord Elphinstone.
His Family
John Stewart had two older brothers. His eldest brother became King James IV of Scotland. His other brother was James Stewart, Duke of Ross. As mentioned, John Stewart never married during his lifetime.
