Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan
Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, called the Wolf of Badenoch (1343 – July 1394), was a Scottish royal prince, the third son of King Robert II of Scotland by his first wife Elizabeth Mure. He was Justiciar of Scotia and held large territories in the north of Scotland. He is perhaps best remembered for his destruction of the royal burgh of Elgin and its cathedral. His sobriquet was earned due to his notorious cruelty and rapacity, but there is no proof that it was used during his lifetime.
| Alexander Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Earl of Buchan Lord of Badenoch | |
Tomb of Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan at Dunkeld Cathedral, where he is buried. | |
| Reign | 1382–1394 |
| Born | c. 1343 |
| Died | July 1394 |
| Spouse | Euphemia I, Countess of Ross |
| Issue | Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar |
| House | Stewart |
| Father | Robert II of Scotland |
| Mother | Elizabeth Mure |
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