Ludovick Stuart, 2nd Duke of Lennox and Duke of Richmond
(1574-1624), Nobleman, courtier and politicianSitter in 7 portraits
Stuart was King James's cousin and heir to the Scottish throne prior to the birth of Henry, Prince of Wales in 1594. He served as Lord High Admiral of Scotland from 1591 and was appointed Steward of the Household following James's accession to the English throne. Stuart was naturalised as an English citizen at James' accession to the English throne in 1603, and was installed as a knight of the Garter. His magnificent tomb can be seen in the King Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey.
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