John Stourton, 9th Baron Stourton
Arms of Stourton: Sable, a bend or between six fountains
John Stourton, 9th Baron Stourton (1553–1588) was the elder son of Charles Stourton and Lady Anne Stanley, daughter of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby. His father was executed for murder when he was a small child, but the property passed to the son.
The ninth Baron was one of the peers who tried Mary, Queen of Scots.
He was succeeded by his brother Edward in 1588.
| Peerage of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Stourton |
Baron Stourton 1557–1588 |
Succeeded by Edward Stourton |
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References
- Kidd, Charles and Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1995 edition). London: St. Martin's Press, 1995, ,
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