Who was James Stewart?

James Stewart (1507–1508) was born in Holyrood Palace, Scotland and died in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Rothesay, Duke of Rothesay Stewart 1507–1508

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1507 · Holyrood Palace, Scotland

Died 27 Feb 1508 · Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Father James Iv King Of Scotland Stewart

Mother Margaret Queen Consort Of The Scots Tudor

Siblings Alexander Duke Ross Archbishop Of St Andrews Stewart, Arthur Duke Of Rothesay Stewart, Daughter Stewart, Infant Daughter Stewart, James V Stewart King Of Scotland

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Iv King Of Scotland Stewart

Margaret Queen Consort Of The Scots Tudor

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

James Rothesay, Duke of Rothesay Stewart was born in 1507 in Holyrood Palace, Scotland, the child of james iv king of scotland stewart and margaret queen consort of the scots tudor. James Rothesay, Duke of Rothesay Stewart passed away in 1508 in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.

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1507

Birth of James Rothesay, Duke of Rothesay Stewart in Holyrood Palace, Scotland

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1508

Death of James Rothesay, Duke of Rothesay Stewart in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Westminster, Middlesex, England (1489) to Holyrood Palace, Scotland (1507) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Stewart (1507–1508) was born in Holyrood Palace, Scotland and died in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. 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 James 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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