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James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond

Scottish noble and admiral (1612-1655)
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James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond

Summary

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on April 6, 1612[3]. He died in Scotland[4]. He died on March 30, 1655[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's place of birth was Scotland[2].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond passed away in Scotland[4].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond was born on April 6, 1612[3].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond died on March 30, 1655[5].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's father was Esmé Stewart, 3rd Duke of Lennox[9].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's mother was Katherine Clifton, 2nd Baroness Clifton[10].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond was married to Mary Stewart, Duchess of Richmond[11].
  • A child of James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond was Esmé Stewart, 2nd Duke of Richmond[12].
  • A child of James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond was Mary Stuart, Baroness Clifton (of Leighton Bromswold)[13].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[14].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's professions included politician[6].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire[17].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond received the Order of the Garter[19].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond is recorded as male[21].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's family is recorded as House of Stewart di Darnley[23].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's noble title is recorded as Duke of Richmond[24].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's noble title is recorded as Duke of Lennox[25].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's Commons category is recorded as James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond[26].
  • James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's family name is recorded as Stewart[27].

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Origins and Family

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on April 6, 1612[3]. His father was Esmé Stewart, 3rd Duke of Lennox[9]. His mother was Katherine Clifton, 2nd Baroness Clifton[10].

Career and Affiliations

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16], a position[30], in Kingdom of Scotland[31]; Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire[17], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18].

Recognition

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond received the Order of the Garter[19].

Personal Life

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond was married to Mary Stewart, Duchess of Richmond[11]. Children include Esmé Stewart, 2nd Duke of Richmond[12], 1649–1660[34] and Mary Stuart, Baroness Clifton (of Leighton Bromswold)[13], 1651–1668[35]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].

Death and Burial

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond died on March 30, 1655[5]. He died in Scotland[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond born?

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond was born in Scotland[2].

Where did James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond die?

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond died in Scotland[4].

Who were James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's parents?

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's father was Esmé Stewart, 3rd Duke of Lennox[9]. James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's mother was Katherine Clifton, 2nd Baroness Clifton[10].

Who was James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond married to?

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond's spouses include Mary Stewart, Duchess of Richmond[11].

What did James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond do for work?

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond worked as politician[6].

What awards did James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[19].

Related Entities

Kingdom of Scotland Scotland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 142714739
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Mary Stewart, Duchess of Richmond
    Position held → Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Member of the Parliament of Scotland, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire +1
    Occupation → —
    Given name → James
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