Alexander Stewart (Archbishop of St Andrews)
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Alexander Stewart (c. 1490 - 1513 September 9) was an illegitimate son of King James IV of Scotland and his mistress Marion Boyd. He was a pupil of Erasmus of Rotterdam.
His father had him appointed Archbishop of St Andrews. He held office as Lord Chancellor of Scotland from 1510 until his death.
He died along with his father at the Battle of Flodden Field.
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| Preceded by: James Stewart |
Archbishop of St. Andrews 1504–1513 |
Succeeded by: Andrew Forman |
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| Preceded by: Vacant |
Lord Chancellor of Scotland 1510–1513 |
Succeeded by: James Beaton |
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