Alan Stewart, 2nd High Steward of Scotland
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Alan Fitz-Walter, 2nd High Steward of Scotland, was the only authentically recorded son of Walter, 1st High Steward, though there may have been others. His mother was Eschyna de Molle and he was probably born c.1140.
Life
Alan was a Commander under Richard the Lionheart on the Third Crusade in 1191. He sailed with that monarch from England and arrived in time to take part in the conquest of Cypress. He was a patron of the Knights Templar, adding considerably to their strength and possessions in Scotland both before and after his return from the Crusade. He appears to have married Eva, daughter of Swain (or Swan) son of Thor, Lord of Tippermuir (Perthshire) and of Tranent (East Lothian), but this identification of his wife has been disputed by some genealogists. He succeeded his father in 1177 and died in 1204, having been High Steward for 27 years. He was in turn succeeded by his younger son, Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland, his elder boy, David, having predeceased him.
Books about him
- Bloodline of the Holy Grail: The Hidden Lineage of Jesus Revealed- Page 231
- Dynasty: the Stuarts