Alexander, Sir William, 1st earl of Stirling
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Alexander, Sir William, 1st earl of Stirling [S] (
c.1576–1640). Alexander was born at Menstrie in Clackmannanshire. He established an early reputation as poet and dramatist, served at the court of Prince
Henry, and was knighted. In 1614 James VI and I made him master of requests [S], a post he held until his death. From 1626 until his death he served as secretary of state [S], was granted a viscountcy in 1630, and raised to the earldom of Stirling [S] in 1633. But his record was not distinguished. ‘Unactable plays and unreadable poems’ is a verdict on his literary output.
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Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Sir William Alexander d. 1640: see Stirling, William Alexander, earl of .
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