James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
James Stewart, Earl of Moray | |
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The Earl of Moray, a detail from a wedding portrait by Hans Eworth | |
| Regent of Scotland | |
| In office 22 August 1567 – 23 January 1570 | |
| Monarch | James VI |
| Preceded by | Mary of Guise |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1531 Scotland |
| Died | 23 January 1570 Linlithgow, Scotland |
| Resting place | St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh |
| Spouse(s) | Christina Stewart Agnes Keith |
| Children | Elizabeth Stewart, 2nd Countess of Moray |
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James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (c. 1531 – 23 January 1570) was a member of the House of Stewart as the illegitimate son of James V of Scotland. At times a supporter of his half-sister Mary, Queen of Scots, he was the regent of Scotland for his half-nephew, the infant James VI, from 1567 until his assassination in 1570. He was the first head of government to be assassinated with a firearm.