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Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox - Definition and Overview |
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Matthew Stewart (1516-1571) was the 4th Earl of Lennox, and leader of the Catholic nobility in Scotland. In 1544 he married Margaret Douglas (1515-1578), niece of King Henry VIII of England.
Lennox was instrumental in the marriage of his son, Lord Darnley, to Mary Queen of Scots. In 1570, Lennox became regent for his grandson, James VI, but the Queen's party declared war against him and he was killed the next year.
Preceded by:
John Stewart
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Lapsed into Crown
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Example Usage of Stewart, |
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scottdougal: Patrick Stewart writes beautifully on the horrors of domestic violence in the Guardian today. |
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Vip_groovygirl: just voted "straight brown hair" on "Which look of Kristen Stewart do you like the most?" vote too ➔ http://bit.ly/7yMZkm |
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AndyMcH: @paulbailey thinking of seeing Stewart lee before AIOTM a week Monday ... |
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