James Stewart (bishop)

James Stewart
Bishop of Moray
Church Roman Catholic Church
See Diocese of Moray
In Office 1460–1462
Predecessor John de Winchester
Successor David Stewart
Orders
Consecration 1460
Personal details
Born Early 15th century
Probably Lorne, Argyll and Bute
Died Moray
1466
Previous post Dean of Moray

James Stewart (Scottish Gaelic: Seumas Stiùbhart) (died 1466) was a prelate from 15th century Scotland. Stewart was a member of the Stewart kindred of Lorne. He was Dean of Moray from 1435 until May 19, 1460, when he was provided to the bishopric. He was consecrated as Bishop of Moray sometime towards the end of the year. He resigned the see two years later in the papal curia in favour of his brother, David Stewart. He died on August 5, 1466.

References

  • Dowden, John, The Bishops of Scotland, ed. J. Maitland Thomson, (Glasgow, 1912)
  • Keith, Robert, An Historical Catalogue of the Scottish Bishops: Down to the Year 1688, (London, 1924)
  • Watt, D.E.R., Fasti Ecclesiae Scotinanae Medii Aevi ad annum 1638, 2nd Draft, (St Andrews, 1969)
Religious titles
Preceded by
William Turnbull
Dean of Moray
1460–1462
Succeeded by
Andrew Stewart
Preceded by
John de Winchester
Bishop of Moray
1460–1462
Succeeded by
David Stewart