Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox

Scottish nobleman and politician (1574-1624)
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Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox
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Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox

Summary

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox is a human[1]. He was born on September 29, 1574[2]. He died on February 16, 1624[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox was born on September 29, 1574[2].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox died on February 16, 1624[3].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox died on July 30, 1624[6].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[7].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's father was Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox[8].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's mother was Catherine de Balsac[9].
  • Among Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's spouses was Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond[10].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox was married to Jean Campbell[11].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox was married to Sophia Ruthven[12].
  • A child of Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox was unknown son Stuart[13].
  • A child of Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox was Lady unknown daughter Stuart[14].
  • A child of Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox was Sir John Stewart[15].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox held citizenship in Scotland[16].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's professions included politician[4].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox held the position of Warden of the Scottish Middle March[18].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[19].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox held the position of Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland[20].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Kent[21].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox received the Knight of the Garter[22].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox is recorded as male[23].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's family is recorded as House of Stewart di Darnley[25].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's noble title is recorded as Duke of Lennox[26].
  • Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's noble title is recorded as Duke of Richmond[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox was born on September 29, 1574[2]. His father was Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox[8]. His mother was Catherine de Balsac[9].

Career and Affiliations

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Warden of the Scottish Middle March[18]; Member of the Parliament of Scotland[19], a position[31], in Kingdom of Scotland[32]; Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland[20], a position[33], in Kingdom of Scotland[34]; and Lord Lieutenant of Kent[21], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Recognition

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox received the Knight of the Garter[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond[10], 1578–1639[37]; Jean Campbell[11], 1553–1610[38]; and Sophia Ruthven[12]. Children include unknown son Stuart[13], Lady unknown daughter Stuart[14], and Sir John Stewart[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 16, 1624[3] and July 30, 1624[6]. Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox is buried at Westminster Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Who were Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's parents?

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's father was Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox[8]. Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's mother was Catherine de Balsac[9].

Who was Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox married to?

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox's spouses include Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond[10], Jean Campbell[11], and Sophia Ruthven[12].

What did Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox do for work?

Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox worked as politician[4].

What awards did Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . witches.shca.ed.ac.uk. witches.shca.ed.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . witches.shca.ed.ac.uk. witches.shca.ed.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [6] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Stewart
    Given name Ludovic
    Noble title Duke of Lennox, Duke of Richmond
    Spouse Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond, Jean Campbell, Sophia Ruthven
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