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The title Duke of Ross ( Scottish Gaelic: Diùc Rois) [1] has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland. Named for Ross in Scotland, it was first created in 1488 [2] for James Stewart, Earl of Ross, the second son of James III.
In the early Middle Ages, Ross was part of the vast earldom of Moray. It seems to have been made a separate earldom in the mid 12th century, when Malcolm MacHeth is found designated Earl of Ross. Malcolm had earlier been imprisoned at Roxburgh for rebelling against David I, but when Malcolm's brother-in-law Somerled invaded Scotland, David was ...
James Stewart, Duke of Ross (March 1476 – January 1504) was a Scottish prince, and the second son of King James III of Scotland and his wife, Margaret of Denmark. James was heir presumptive to his brother until his death, and was Archbishop of St Andrews and Lord Chancellor of Scotland .
In January of 1488, James III attempted to gain supporters among the Scottish Lairds by naming James Stewart the Duke of Ross, and elevating four other Lairds to full Lords of Parliament. It is not clear whether he was an active participant in the rebellion against his father or not but Prince James served as the figurehead.
Overview. 1st duke of Ross, James Stewart. (c. 1477—1504) Quick Reference. ( c. 1477–1504). Second son of James III. He received more favour from his father than the duke of Rothesay, the future James IV.
Duke of Ross. Arms in stained glass of James Stewart, Duke of Ross. The arms of Ross-shire ( Gules, three lions rampant argent) are visible. The title Duke of Ross ( Scottish Gaelic: Diùc Rois) [1] has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland.
Ross, James Stewart, 1st duke of [S] (c.1477–1504). Second son of James III, he received more favour from his father than the duke of Rothesay, the future James IV. Source for information on Ross, James Stewart, 1st duke of: The Oxford Companion to British History dictionary.
