James Stewart (bishop) explained

Type:Bishop
James Stewart
Bishop of Moray
Church:Roman Catholic Church
See:Diocese of Moray
Term:1460 - 1462
Successor:David Stewart
Consecration:1460
Birth Date:Early 15th century
Birth Place:Probably Lorne, Argyll and Bute
Death Date:Moray
Death Place:1466
Previous Post:Dean of Moray

James Stewart (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Seumas StiĆ¹bhart) (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 19 May 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 5 August 1466.

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