Matthew Stewart, 2nd Earl of Lennox facts for kids

Matthew Stewart, 2nd Earl of Lennox (born 1460, died 9 September 1513), was an important Scottish nobleman. He was the son of John Stewart, 1st Earl of Lennox, and Margaret Montgomerie. Matthew Stewart sadly died while fighting in a big battle called the Battle of Flodden Field.

Matthew Stewart's Life

Matthew Stewart inherited his title, Earl of Lennox, from his father. This made him a powerful figure in Scotland during his time. He was part of the Stewart of Darnley family, a well-known noble family.

His Family Life

Matthew Stewart was married twice. His first marriage was on 13 June 1490, to Margaret Lyle. She was the daughter of Robert Lyle, 2nd Lord Lyle, who was a very important judge in Scotland.

Later, on 9 April 1494, Matthew married Elizabeth Hamilton. Elizabeth was the daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Lord Hamilton. Her mother was Mary Stewart, Princess of Scotland, who was the daughter of King James II of Scotland. This second marriage connected Matthew Stewart to the royal family.

Matthew and Elizabeth Hamilton had six children together. Their children were Mungo, Agnes, John Stewart, 3rd Earl of Lennox, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Catherine. His son, John, would later become the 3rd Earl of Lennox.

Serving Glasgow

Matthew Stewart also held an important public role in the city of Glasgow. He was the Lord Provost of Glasgow twice. The Lord Provost is like the mayor of a city. He served in this role in 1497, and again from 1509 to 1513. This shows he was trusted to help lead and manage the city.

His Final Battle

Matthew Stewart's life ended on 9 September 1513, at the Battle of Flodden Field. This was a major battle fought between the armies of Scotland and England. Many Scottish nobles, including King James IV of Scotland, died in this battle. Matthew Stewart was among those who bravely fought and died for Scotland.