may have been a further attempt to return to Scotland in 1485. The persistent story of Albany's escape from Edinburgh castle, usually misdated to 1479 or 1482/3 by chroniclers, instead is claimed to have occurred in 1485. Certainly Albany's closest ally and fellow exile James Liddale of Halkerston is found imprisoned awaiting execution at this time, suggesting he had returned to Scotland with Albany, and a chronicle account that claims Albany killed the 'laird of Manerston' (a minor but trusted royal official) may be confirmed by Manerston's death before 14 October 1485. Albany fled for the last time, again to France, where he was killed shortly afterwards in a duel with the duke of Orléans in Paris, by a splinter from the latters' lance. He was buried near the high altar in the Couvent des Célestins. The titles of March and Dunbar were forfeited and annexed to the crown of Scotland. Family and children Albany's first wife was Lady Katherine, daughter of William Sinclair, 3rd Earl of Orkney, who bore him three sons and a daughter. This marriage was dissolved in 1478, and its issue was regarded as illegitimate. Their children included: Alexander Stewart (before 14779 December 1537), who became bishop of Moray. He left illegitimate issue. Andrew Stewart. In 1480, Albany married Anne de la Tour d'Auvergne, daughter of Bertrand VI, Count of Auvergne and of Boulogne and his wife Louise (daughter of Georges de la Trémoille). They had a son, John (1482–1536), who succeeded as Duke of Albany, and married Anne's niece, also Anne de La Tour d'Auvergne. References Further reading Norman Macdougall, James III (Revised edition, Edinburgh, 2009). Roland Tanner, The Late Medieval Scottish Parliament: Politics and the Three Estates 1424–1488 (East Linton, 2000). Roland Tanner, "Alexander Stewart, 3rd Duke of Albany" (unpublished M.Litt dissertation, University of St Andrews, 1994). Oxford Dictionary of National Biography [ODNB], R. J. Tanner, "Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany". |- Alexander Scottish princes Heirs to the Scottish throne Pretenders to the Scottish throne Dukes of Albany Peers created by James II of Scotland Lord High Admirals of Scotland Duelling fatalities 1450s births 1485 deaths Earls or mormaers of Mar Earls of March (Scotland) 15th-century Scottish military personnel Sons of kings