Life
- 1493Born
- 1504Roman Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews
- 1513Died · Battle of Flodden
- —abbot
Their story
Alexander Stewart, born in 1493, was a figure of significant royal lineage from the House of Stuart. Though his life was brief, he held a remarkable array of titles, including Duke of York and claims as monarch of Scotland, England, and King of Ireland. His premature death at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, at just twenty years old, marked a tragic loss for his family and the intricate political landscape of the British Isles. His life, though short, was interwoven with the powerful dynasties and tumultuous events of early 16th-century Europe.
Family
Parents: James IV of Scotland Stuart
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