Alexander Stewart | |
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4th High Steward of Scotland | |
![]() Coat of arms of Stewart, High Stewards of Scotland: Or, a fess chequy argent and azure. The fess is an allusion to the chequered tablecloth used by the High Steward in the Court of Exchequer for counting money. | |
Tenure | 1246–1282 |
Predecessor | Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland |
Successor | James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland |
Born | c. 1210 |
Died | 1282 |
Nationality | Scottish |
Parents | Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland |
Alexander Stewart (c. 1210 – 1282), known as Alexander of Dundonald, was a Scottish magnate who in 1241 succeeded his father as hereditary High Steward of Scotland.[1][2]