John Stewart of Ralston facts for kids
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John Stewart of Ralston
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Arms of Stewart of Ralston: Or, a fess chequy azure and argent, in chief a lion passant gules, armed and tongued azure.
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| Spouse(s) | Alicia de Mure |
| Children | John Stewart Walter Stewart Marjorie Stewart Ergadia Stewart Margaret Stewart Isabel Stewart |
| Parent(s) | Walter Stewart Isabel Graham |
| Family | House of Stewart |
John Stewart of Ralston was an important Scottish noble from the 1300s. He was the son of Walter Stewart, who held a very high position called the 6th High Steward of Scotland. His mother was Isabel Graham.
John Stewart was also the half-brother of King Robert II of Scotland. This means they shared one parent, but not both.
Captured in Battle
John Stewart was captured during a major battle called the Battle of Neville's Cross. This happened on October 17, 1346.
After being captured, he became a hostage. This meant he was held by the enemy to make sure King David II of Scotland behaved in a certain way.
His Family and Children
John Stewart married a woman named Alicia. She was the daughter of Reginald de Mure and Sybilla de Graham. John and Alicia had several children together.
Here are their children:
- John Stewart: He passed away without having any children of his own.
- Walter Stewart: He also passed away without having any children.
- Marjorie Stewart: She married two times. Her first husband was Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk, and her second was William Douglas of Lugton. Marjorie had children.
- Ergadia Stewart: She married Patrick de Graham of Kincardine and Dundaff. They also had children.
- Margaret Stewart: She married John Hay of Tullbody. They had children as well.
- Isabel Stewart: The information available does not mention her marriage or if she had children.
