About James Stuart
Lived 1696 – 1723 (aged 26–27). James Stuart was a Scottish and British politician.
James Stuart, 2nd Earl of Bute (before 1696 – 28 January 1723) was the son of James Stuart, 1st Earl of Bute and Agnes Mackenzie.
Family In February 1711, he married Lady Anne Campbell (daughter of Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll and Elizabeth Tollemache) and had eight children:
John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (25 May 1713 – 10 March 1792) James Stuart-Mackenzie (b. before 1723 – c. April 1800) Hon. Archibald Stuart Lady Mary Stuart (b. c1713, d. 30 December 1773) married 31 October 1729 to Sir Robert Menzies of Weem (b. c1706, d. 1786) Lady Elizabeth Stuart Lady Anne Stuart (b. before 1723 – 28 November 1786), married July 1736 James Johnstone (later Ruthven, 5th Lord Ruthven of Freeland) Lady Jean Stuart Lady Grace Stuart
On his death his wife remarried to Alexander Fraser, Lord Strichen.
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Who was James Stuart?
British politician (1696-1723)
When was James Stuart born?
James Stuart was born in 1696.
When did James Stuart die?
James Stuart died on 28 January 1723.
What was James Stuart's occupation?
James Stuart was a politician.
What nationality was James Stuart?
James Stuart was Scottish and British.
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· DBpedia: James Stuart, 2nd Earl of Bute
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