STEWART, JAMES [SSNE 7469]

Surname

STEWART

First name

JAMES

Title/rank

EARL OF ARRAN

Nationality

SCOT

Text source

James Stewart (c.1545-1596) studied in France before taking up military service. He is said to have seen service in the Netherlands against the Spanish and also to have served in Sweden, Germany and Russia before returning with the rank of Captain in 1577.

For a complete biography see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

Service record

SWEDEN, ARMY

Departed 1576-12-01

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY