James Stewart, Earl of Moray (c. 1499 - 1544) was the illegitimate son of James IV of Scotland and his mistress Janet Kennedy. He was created Earl of Moray in 1501, was young enough to avoid fighting at the disastrous Battle of Flodden Field in 1513. He went on to have some clashes with his half-brother James V, and was imprisoned for a time. He died childless. Events July 22 - Battle of Dornach - The Swiss decisively defeat the Imperial army of Emperor Maximilian I. July 28 - First Battle of Lepanto - The Turkish navy wins a decisive victory over the Venetians. ... Events April 11 - Battle of Ceresole - French forces under the Comte dEnghien defeat Imperial forces under the Marques Del Vasto near Turin. ... James IV (March 17, 1473 - September 9, 1513) was king of Scotland from 1488 to 1513. ... The title Earl of Moray (pronounced Murry) has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland. ... Western side of the battlefield, looking south-south-east from the monument erected in 1910 (marked red in the key below). ... James V (April 10, 1512 - December 14, 1542) was king of Scotland (September 9, 1513 - December 14, 1542). ...

He should not be confused with two better-known 16th century Earls of Moray who were also called James Stewart: his nephew, who was regent during the minority of James VI, and another, who was The Bonny Earl of Murray of the famous ballad. (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (c. ... A regent is an acting governor. ... James VI of Scotland and I of England (Charles James) (19 June 1566–27 March 1625) was a King who ruled over England, Scotland and Ireland, and was the first Sovereign to reign in the three realms simultaneously. ... The Bonny Earl of Murray is a popular Scottish ballad, probably written as far back as the 17th century, and has been catalogued as Child Ballad No. ... A ballad is a story in song, usually a narrative song or poem. ...

See also

• James Stewart