James Stewart of the Glen
James Stewart of the Glen, (Gaelic: Seumas a' Ghlinne; c. 1698 - 8 November 1752) also known as James of the Glens, was a leader of the Scottish Clan Stewart of Appin. He was wrongfully accused and hanged as an accessory to the Appin Murder, the assassination of Colin Roy Campbell.
James Stewart of the Glen | |
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Seamus a'Ghlinne memorial cairn | |
| Born | c. 1698 |
| Died | 8 November 1752 |
| Cause of death | Hanging |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Other names | James of the Glens Seamus a’ Ghlinne James Stewart of Acharn |
| Criminal charge | Accessory to Murder |
| Penalty | Capital punishment |
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