Sir James Stuart, 3rd Baronet, of Bute, created 1st Earl of Bute, MP, PC (before 1666--4 June 1710), was the son of Sir Dugald Stuart, 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Ruthven, daughter of Sir John Ruthven.
Sir James Stuart, 3rd Baronet, of Bute, created 1st Earl of Bute, MP, PC (before 1666--4 June 1710), was a Scottish soldier, advocate, judge and politician. He was the son of Sir Dugald Stuart, 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Ruthven, daughter of Sir John Ruthven.