James Hepburn 1st Duke of Orkney (c. 1534 – 14 April 1578) better known by his inherited title as 4th Earl of Bothwell was hereditary Lord High Admiral of Scotland. He is best known for his association with and subsequent marriage to Mary Queen of Scots as her third husband.
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birth date
1534-04-13
death date
1578-04-14
death place
Denmark, Dragsholm Castle
parent
Patrick Hepburn 3rd Earl of Bothwell, Agnes_Sinclair