Alexander Stewart (1699–1781)
Alexander Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1699 or 1700 |
| Died | 2 April 1781 (aged c. 81) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Mary Cowan (m. 1737) |
| Children | Robert, Alexander, 3 other sons and 2 daughters |
| Parent | William Stewart |
Alexander Stewart (1699 or 1700 – 2 April 1781) was an Irish landowner who grew rich by inheriting a fortune from Robert Cowan, a former governor of Bombay. His son Robert became the 1st Marquess of Londonderry.