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James Stewart, Earl of Moray, c 1531 – 1570. Regent of Scotland

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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. 

Engraved by John Shury (fl. c. 1801 – 1848) 

Size 20 x 13 cm 

Price £14.00

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