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Duke of Ross - Definition and Overview
Related Words: Archduke, Aristocrat, Armiger, Baron, Baronet, Count, Earl, Esquire, Gentleman, Grandee, Hidalgo, Landgrave, Lord, Magnate, Margrave, Marquis, Noble, Nobleman

The title Duke of Ross has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland. It was first created in 1481 for James Stewart, the second son of King James III of Scotland. On his early death in 1504 the title became extinct. Subsidiary titles were Marquess of Ormonde (1476), Earl of Ardmannoch (1488), and Baron of Brechin and Nevar (1488), all in the Peerage of Scotland.

The title was created a second time for Alexander Stewart, the youngest son of King James IV of Scotland. On his death at the age of one in 1515 the title became extinct.

Dukes of Ross, first creation (1481)

  • James Stewart, Duke of Ross (1476-1504)

Dukes of Ross, second creation (1514)

  • Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross (1514-1515)

Example Usage of Duke
paulcarvill: "I got the highest heels on the street / But they don't get me high as I wanna be." Great line from The Duke & The King...
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