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Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney

1533–1592

Born
1533
Country of birth
United Kingdom(inferred from the family)
Died
4 Feb 1592
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sources
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Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney and Lord of Zetland (Shetland) was a recognised illegitimate son of James V, King of Scotland, and his mistress Eupheme Elphinstone. Robert Stewart was half-brother to Mary, Queen of Scots and uncle to James VI and I of Scotland and England.

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