Birthca 1470
Death1543
Generaldsp. 2nd Seigneur d'Aubigny. Marshal of France.
DNB Main notes for Robert Stewart Seigneur d'Aubigny
Co-subject: Stuart or Stewart, Robert, Seigneur of Aubigny
Dates: 1470?-1543
Active Date: 1510
Gender: Male
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The earl's second son, Robert Stuart or Stewart, Seigneur of Aubigny 1470?-1543, was born about 1470, took service under Bernard Stewart, seigneur of Aubigny [q.v.], and was enrolled in 1498 as lieutenant of the Scots men-at-arms to his brother William; served with great distinction in the Italian wars, 1500-13; was chosen a marshal of France in 1515, and the same year defeated General Prospero Colonna at Villa Franca; fought at Marignano; was appointed one of the judges to act for France at the tournament of the Cloth of Gold in July 1522; was taken prisoner at Pavia, and died without issue in 1543.