James Stewart (before 1568-7 February 1591-2), 2. Earl of Moray |
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Father:1 | Sir James Stewart of Doune (around 1529-20 July 1590), Lord Doune | ||
Mother:2 | Margaret Campbell (-after 1591) |
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Married:3 | Elizabeth Stewart (-18 November 1591), Countess of Moray |
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Occupation:9 | from 1590 | Lord Doune | |||
Occupation:10 | 2. Earl of Moray |
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Born:11 | before 1568 | |||
Died:12 | 7 February 1591-2 | |||
During the night of 7 February 1591-92, when he was alone in the house, with exception of Dunbar, Sheriff of Moray, and a few servants, he was attacked by the Earl of Huntly and his followers. The house was set on fire, and Dunbar in rushing out was instantly killed. Moray himself succeeded in reaching the seashore, and might have escaped had not a silken tassel on his cap caught fire and betrayed him to the enemy. He was slaughtered under circumstances of extreme barbarity, and the news which reached Edinburgh next day excited the utmost popular indignation. |
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