Andrew Stewart, 1st Lord Avondale (second creation) explained

Andrew Stewart
Lord Avondale
Reign:c. 1499 – 1513
Reign-Type:Tenure
Predecessor:Alexander Stewart, 1st Lord Avandale (first creation)
Successor:Andrew Stewart, 2nd Lord Avondale
Death Date:9 September 1513
Death Place:Near Branxton, Northumberland, England
Spouse:Margaret Kennedy
Issue:Andrew Stewart, 2nd Lord AvondaleHenry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven
Issue-Pipe:Children
Father:Alexander Stewart

Andrew Stewart, 1st Lord Avondale (died 9 September 1513) was a Scottish nobleman.

He was the son of Alexander Stewart, from whom he inherited the lands of Avondale. Alexander had inherited them from his uncle Lord Avondale, who had in turn received them following their forfeiture by the last Earl of Douglas and Avondale in 1455.

The title Lord Avondale was revived for Andrew Stewart of Avondale in about 1499. He died in 1513, killed at the Battle of Flodden. and was succeeded by his son.

Marriage and family

Lord Avondale married Margaret Kennedy, daughter of John Kennedy, 2nd Lord Kennedy, and their children included:

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