Robert Stewart 1681-1751

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Robert STEWART, 5th laird of Ardvorlich, 1681-1751

Biographical Note

Son of James Stewart, 4th laird of Ardvorlich (1655-1698), he was born in Stirling. His mother was Elisabeth Buchanan.

Books

Used an engraved bookplate (Franks 28135): Stewart of Ardvorlich. Ao. 1726. (Arms. Stewart quartering Buchanan.)

The extent and disposition of his library is not known.

Sources

  • Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
  • Stewart of Ardvorlich