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'Alexander Stewart' (c. 1214 – c. 1283) was the hereditary High Steward of Scotland from c. 1241 until his death. He was a member of the House of Stewart (later known as Stuart). Alexander was a son of Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland and his wife Bethóc of Angus. Bethóc was daughter of Gille Críst, Earl of Angus.
Alexander Stewart was instrumental in the Battle of Largs on October 2, 1263.

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Marriage and Issue

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Marriage and Issue

The Stewart married Jean, daughter of James, Lord of Bute. They were parents to at least three children:

★ James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland (c. 1243-1309)

★ Sir John Stewart of Bonkill, Berwickshire (bef. 1269-1298) Killed in the Battle of Falkirk

★ Elizabeth Stewart (d. before 1288) Married Sir William Douglas the Hardy, mother of the Good Sir James Douglas
Through their eldest son James, Alexander and Jean were the great-grandparents of King Robert II, the first Stewart to be King of Scots, and thus an ancestor of all subsequent Scottish monarchs and the later and current monarchs of Great Britain.
Alexander and Jean were also the direct male-line ancestors, through their second son, of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley.

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★ "Alexander Stewart, 4th High Steward of Scotland"