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Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox

Grandfather of James VI and I, Regent of Scotland ^[1]

Born

21 Sep 1516

Died

4 Sep 1571

Nationality

Kingdom of Scotland ^[1]

Documented descendants

3940

Titles & positions

regent ^[1]
count ^[1]

House

House of Stewart di Darnley ^[1]

Religion

Catholicism ^[1]

Sources

Wikidata Q727905 (retrieved 1 Nov 2026)

Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox (1516–1571), regent