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Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley 1545–1567

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Dec 1545 · Temple Newson, Yorkshire, England, England
Died 10 Feb 1567 · Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
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Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Geneanet Community Trees Index Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories UK and Ireland, Find a … Biography & Genealogy Master Index … Scotland, Select Marriages Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

Researchers connected through Lord Darnley 1545–1567

and 8 more tree owners connected with Lord Darnley 1545–1567

Immediate Family

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Biography

Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was born in 1545 in Temple Newson, Yorkshire, England, England, the child of matthew stewart 13th or 4th earl of lennox and margaret douglas. Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley married mary queen of scots stuart, and had children including jakob i von england king of england. Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley passed away in 1567 in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  4. 4
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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    Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

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    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

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    Record Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

Life Timeline

1545
Birth of Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley in Temple Newson, Yorkshire, England, England
Birth
1553
Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was married in London, England
Marriage
1558
Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was married in, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Marriage
1562
Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was married in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1565
Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was married in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1567
Death of Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Death
1589
Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was married in Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Marriage
1899
Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was married in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1899
Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley was married in St George Hanover Square, London, United Kingdom
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord Darnley

This ancestor line traces from Samuelston, East-Lothian, Schotland, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1502) to Temple Newson, Yorkshire, England, England (1545) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lord Darnley (1545–1567) was born in Temple Newson, Yorkshire, England, England and died in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland. 9 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Lord 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.
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.

Related Records

Lord Darnley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley PTP
1545–1567
Temple Newson, Yorkshire, England, England
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Lord Darnley's Descendants

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Lord Henry Stuart, Lord of Darnley PTP 1545–1567