James Stewart, Duke of Ross
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James Stewart, Duke of Ross (March 1476 – January 1504) was the son of King James III of Scotland
and Margaret of Denmark.
in 1481 after its forfeiture to the crown by John MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, this was then raised to Duke of Ross
on his brother's accention in 1488.
Around May 1497 his elder brother King James IV nominated the twenty year old as Archbishop as it would decrease the chances that James, Duke of Ross would rebel against him. Also since James of Ross was only twenty and under age he could not use the archbishop revenues which his brother the King could use.
And he also became Lord Chancellor of Scotland
in 1502.
and John Stewart, Earl of Mar. It may seem surprising that there were two brothers both called James. It has been suggested that at the time the younger was born the older was seriously ill and seemed unlikely to survive, but it is unclear whether there is any evidence for this hypothesis. In late mediaeval Scotland it was not uncommon to have two brothers with the same Christian name, or occasionally even three.
James Stewart, Duke of Ross (March 1476 – January 1504) was the son of King James III of Scotland
and Margaret of Denmark.
in 1481 after its forfeiture to the crown by John MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, this was then raised to Duke of Ross
on his brother's accention in 1488.
Around May 1497 his elder brother King James IV nominated the twenty year old as Archbishop as it would decrease the chances that James, Duke of Ross would rebel against him. Also since James of Ross was only twenty and under age he could not use the archbishop revenues which his brother the King could use.
And he also became Lord Chancellor of Scotland
in 1502.
and John Stewart, Earl of Mar. It may seem surprising that there were two brothers both called James. It has been suggested that at the time the younger was born the older was seriously ill and seemed unlikely to survive, but it is unclear whether there is any evidence for this hypothesis. In late mediaeval Scotland it was not uncommon to have two brothers with the same Christian name, or occasionally even three.
James Stewart, Duke of Ross (March 1476 – January 1504) was the son of King James III of Scotland
and Margaret of Denmark.
in 1481 after its forfeiture to the crown by John MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, this was then raised to Duke of Ross
on his brother's accention in 1488.
Around May 1497 his elder brother King James IV nominated the twenty year old as Archbishop as it would decrease the chances that James, Duke of Ross would rebel against him. Also since James of Ross was only twenty and under age he could not use the archbishop revenues which his brother the King could use.
And he also became Lord Chancellor of Scotland
in 1502.
and John Stewart, Earl of Mar. It may seem surprising that there were two brothers both called James. It has been suggested that at the time the younger was born the older was seriously ill and seemed unlikely to survive, but it is unclear whether there is any evidence for this hypothesis. In late mediaeval Scotland it was not uncommon to have two brothers with the same Christian name, or occasionally even three.
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James III of Scotland
James III was King of Scots from 1460 to 1488. James was an unpopular and ineffective monarch owing to an unwillingness to administer justice fairly, a policy of pursuing alliance with the Kingdom of England, and a disastrous relationship with nearly all his extended family.His reputation as the...
and Margaret of Denmark.
Titles and Offices
He was made Marquess of Ormond at his baptism. He was created Earl of RossEarl of Ross
The Mormaer or Earl of Ross was the leader of a medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the River Oykel and the River Beauly.-Origins and transfers:...
in 1481 after its forfeiture to the crown by John MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, this was then raised to Duke of Ross
Duke of Ross
The title Duke of Ross has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland. Named for Ross in Scotland, it was first created in 1488 for James Stewart, Earl of Ross, the second son of James III. On his early death in 1504, the title became...
on his brother's accention in 1488.
Around May 1497 his elder brother King James IV nominated the twenty year old as Archbishop as it would decrease the chances that James, Duke of Ross would rebel against him. Also since James of Ross was only twenty and under age he could not use the archbishop revenues which his brother the King could use.
And he also became Lord Chancellor of Scotland
Lord Chancellor of Scotland
The Lord Chancellor of Scotland was a Great Officer of State in pre-Union Scotland.Holders of the office are known from 1123 onwards, but its duties were occasionally performed by an official of lower status with the title of Keeper of the Great Seal...
in 1502.
Name
He was one of three brothers, his two brothers being King James IV of ScotlandJames IV of Scotland
James IV was King of Scots from 11 June 1488 to his death. He is generally regarded as the most successful of the Stewart monarchs of Scotland, but his reign ended with the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Flodden Field, where he became the last monarch from not only Scotland, but also from all...
and John Stewart, Earl of Mar. It may seem surprising that there were two brothers both called James. It has been suggested that at the time the younger was born the older was seriously ill and seemed unlikely to survive, but it is unclear whether there is any evidence for this hypothesis. In late mediaeval Scotland it was not uncommon to have two brothers with the same Christian name, or occasionally even three.
Ancestry
James Stewart, Duke of Ross (March 1476 – January 1504) was the son of King James III of Scotland
James III of Scotland
James III was King of Scots from 1460 to 1488. James was an unpopular and ineffective monarch owing to an unwillingness to administer justice fairly, a policy of pursuing alliance with the Kingdom of England, and a disastrous relationship with nearly all his extended family.His reputation as the...
and Margaret of Denmark.
Titles and Offices
He was made Marquess of Ormond at his baptism. He was created Earl of RossEarl of Ross
The Mormaer or Earl of Ross was the leader of a medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the River Oykel and the River Beauly.-Origins and transfers:...
in 1481 after its forfeiture to the crown by John MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, this was then raised to Duke of Ross
Duke of Ross
The title Duke of Ross has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland. Named for Ross in Scotland, it was first created in 1488 for James Stewart, Earl of Ross, the second son of James III. On his early death in 1504, the title became...
on his brother's accention in 1488.
Around May 1497 his elder brother King James IV nominated the twenty year old as Archbishop as it would decrease the chances that James, Duke of Ross would rebel against him. Also since James of Ross was only twenty and under age he could not use the archbishop revenues which his brother the King could use.
And he also became Lord Chancellor of Scotland
Lord Chancellor of Scotland
The Lord Chancellor of Scotland was a Great Officer of State in pre-Union Scotland.Holders of the office are known from 1123 onwards, but its duties were occasionally performed by an official of lower status with the title of Keeper of the Great Seal...
in 1502.
Name
He was one of three brothers, his two brothers being King James IV of ScotlandJames IV of Scotland
James IV was King of Scots from 11 June 1488 to his death. He is generally regarded as the most successful of the Stewart monarchs of Scotland, but his reign ended with the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Flodden Field, where he became the last monarch from not only Scotland, but also from all...
and John Stewart, Earl of Mar. It may seem surprising that there were two brothers both called James. It has been suggested that at the time the younger was born the older was seriously ill and seemed unlikely to survive, but it is unclear whether there is any evidence for this hypothesis. In late mediaeval Scotland it was not uncommon to have two brothers with the same Christian name, or occasionally even three.
Ancestry
James Stewart, Duke of Ross (March 1476 – January 1504) was the son of King James III of Scotland
James III of Scotland
James III was King of Scots from 1460 to 1488. James was an unpopular and ineffective monarch owing to an unwillingness to administer justice fairly, a policy of pursuing alliance with the Kingdom of England, and a disastrous relationship with nearly all his extended family.His reputation as the...
and Margaret of Denmark.
Titles and Offices
He was made Marquess of Ormond at his baptism. He was created Earl of RossEarl of Ross
The Mormaer or Earl of Ross was the leader of a medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the River Oykel and the River Beauly.-Origins and transfers:...
in 1481 after its forfeiture to the crown by John MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, this was then raised to Duke of Ross
Duke of Ross
The title Duke of Ross has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland. Named for Ross in Scotland, it was first created in 1488 for James Stewart, Earl of Ross, the second son of James III. On his early death in 1504, the title became...
on his brother's accention in 1488.
Around May 1497 his elder brother King James IV nominated the twenty year old as Archbishop as it would decrease the chances that James, Duke of Ross would rebel against him. Also since James of Ross was only twenty and under age he could not use the archbishop revenues which his brother the King could use.
And he also became Lord Chancellor of Scotland
Lord Chancellor of Scotland
The Lord Chancellor of Scotland was a Great Officer of State in pre-Union Scotland.Holders of the office are known from 1123 onwards, but its duties were occasionally performed by an official of lower status with the title of Keeper of the Great Seal...
in 1502.
Name
He was one of three brothers, his two brothers being King James IV of ScotlandJames IV of Scotland
James IV was King of Scots from 11 June 1488 to his death. He is generally regarded as the most successful of the Stewart monarchs of Scotland, but his reign ended with the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Flodden Field, where he became the last monarch from not only Scotland, but also from all...
and John Stewart, Earl of Mar. It may seem surprising that there were two brothers both called James. It has been suggested that at the time the younger was born the older was seriously ill and seemed unlikely to survive, but it is unclear whether there is any evidence for this hypothesis. In late mediaeval Scotland it was not uncommon to have two brothers with the same Christian name, or occasionally even three.
Ancestry
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