James Stewart (advocate, born 1635)
Sir James Stewart (or Steuart) of Goodtrees (1635–1713) was a Scottish lawyer, political opponent of the Stuarts monarchy, and reforming Lord Advocate of Scotland from 1692 to 1713. The Jacobites nicknamed him Jamie Wylie.
Sir James Stewart | |
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Portrait of Sir James by John Baptist Medina | |
| Lord Advocate of Scotland | |
| In office 1711–1713 | |
| Preceded by | David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Kennedy of Dunure |
| In office 1692–1707 | |
| Preceded by | John Dalrymple, Earl of Stair |
| Succeeded by | David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1635 |
| Died | 1713 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Spouse | Agnes Traill |
| Children | Sir James Stewart, 1st Baronet Ann Stewart |
| Parent(s) | Sir James Steuart Anne Hope |
| Relatives | Sir Robert Steuart, 1st Baronet (brother) William Mure (son-in-law) Sir James Steuart-Denham (grandson) William Mure (grandson) |
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