William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling

Scottish courtier and poet · Historical Figures · Lived 1570 to 1640 · aged 70

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William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling PC was a Scottish courtier and poet who was involved in the Scottish colonisation of Charles Fort, later Port-Royal, Nova Scotia in 1629 and Long Island, New York. His literary works include Aurora (1604), The Monarchick Tragedies (1604) and Doomes-Day.

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Nova Scotia plaque on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.

William Alexander Monument, built of stones from his Menstrie Castle, Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1957)

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Father Alexander Alexander of Menstrie

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling

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Spouse Janet Erskine

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