James Stewart (advocate, born 1635)
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Not to be confused with Sir James Stewart, 1st Baronet.
Sir James Stewart (or Steuart) of Goodtrees (1635–1713) was a Scottish lawyer, political opponent of the Stuarts monarchy, and reforming Lord Advocate of Scotland from 1692 to 1713. The Jacobites nicknamed him Jamie Wylie.[1]
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Sir James Stewart | |
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Lord Advocate of Scotland | |
In office 1711–1713 | |
Preceded by | David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet |
Succeeded by | Thomas Kennedy of Dunure |
In office 1692–1707 | |
Preceded by | John Dalrymple, Earl of Stair |
Succeeded by | David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet |
Personal details | |
Born | 1635 |
Died | 1713 |
Nationality | Scottish |
Spouse | Agnes Traill |
Children | Sir James Stewart, 1st Baronet Ann Stewart |
Parent(s) | Sir James Steuart Anne Hope |
Relatives | Sir Robert Steuart, 1st Baronet (brother) William Mure (son-in-law) Sir James Steuart-Denham (grandson) William Mure (grandson) |
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