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Alexander Stewart. Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord High Chancellor of Scotland 1473–1513

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Scotland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1473 · Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 9 Sep 1513 · Battle of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England
Father King James Stewart Iv Iron Belt Knight Of The Order Of The Thistle Baron Of Renfrew Earl Of Carrick 6Th Duke Of Ross 6Th Duke
Siblings Alexander Charles Stewart 1St Duke Of Albany, Alexander Stewart Archbishop Of Saint Andrews, Alexander Stewart Prince Of Scotland Duke Of Ross, Archibald Douglas Angus Stewart, Archibald Stewart, Arthur Stewart, Arthur Stewart Duke Of Rohesay Prince Of Scotland, Beatrice Douglas, David Stewart 1St Earl Of Moray, Dorothea Stewart, Elisabeth Stuart, James Stewart, James Stewart King Of Scots, James Stewart Prince Of Scotland 1St Earl Of Moray, James V King Stewart King Of Scots, James V Scotland Stuart, Jane Stewart, Johanna Stewart, John Stewart, John Stewart 3Rd Earl Of Athol, John Stewart Of Darnley 3Rd Earl Of Lennox, King James V Of Scotland, Lady Countess Catherine Stewart Natural Child Of James Iv, Lady Janet Joan Jane Jenny Jean Stuart Jane Fleming Stewart Lady Fleming, Lady Margaret Douglas Countess Of Lennox, Margaret Cecilia Stewart Princess, Margaret Stewart, Margaretha Stewart, Mary Ann Scotland, Mary Hamilton Stewart Countess Of Arran, Mungo Stewart, Princess Jeanette Janet The Beautiful Scotswoman Stewart Lady Of Edinburgh Fleming Baroness Of Fleming Biggar 2Nd Countess Of Wigton Governess Of Mary Queen Of Scots Pr, Princess Of Scotland 1 Stewart Died At Birth, Princess Of Scotland 2 Stewart Died At Birth

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Biography

Alexander Stewart. Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord High Chancellor of Scotland was born in 1473 in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, the child of king james stewart iv iron belt knight of the order of the thistle baron of renfrew earl of carrick 6th duke of ross 6th duke. Alexander Stewart. Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord High Chancellor of Scotland passed away in 1513 in Battle of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England.

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Life Timeline

1473
Birth of Alexander Stewart. Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord High Chancellor of Scotland in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1513
Death of Alexander Stewart. Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord High Chancellor of Scotland in Battle of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Scotland (1473–1513) was born in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Battle of Flodden, Branxton, Northumberland, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Alexander Scotland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Alexander Stewart. Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord High Chancellor of Scotland PTP
1473–1513
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Alexander Scotland's Descendants