Alexander Stewart, 4th High Steward of Scotland

Alexander Stewart
4th High Steward of Scotland
Coat of arms of Stewart, High Stewards of Scotland: Or, a fess chequy argent and azure. The fess is an allusion to the chequered tablecloth used by the High Steward in the Court of Exchequer for counting money.
Tenure1246–1282
PredecessorWalter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland
SuccessorJames Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland
Bornc. 1210
Died1282
NationalityScottish
ParentsWalter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland

Alexander Stewart (c. 1210 – 1282), known as Alexander of Dundonald, was a Scottish magnate who in 1241 succeeded his father as hereditary High Steward of Scotland.

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