Arran, James Stewart, Earl of Arran (died 1595)

Scottish statesman who claimed the earldom and estates of Arran during the insanity of his cousin, the 3rd Earl. He overthrew the Earl of Morton, who had been Regent of Scotland for Mary Queen of Scots since 1566, and, with the Duke of Lennox, managed the affairs of Scotland until 1585, when he was deprived of his authority. He was assassinated.