The Earl of Stirling | |
|---|---|
 William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling | |
| Secretary of State for Scotland | |
| In office 1626–1640 Serving with Sir Archibald Acheson | |
| Monarch | Charles I |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Haddington |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Alexander 1567 Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland |
| Died | 12 February 1640 London, England |
| Spouse | Janet Erskine |
| Parent | Alexander Alexander of Menstrie |
| Occupation | Politician |
William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling PC (c. 1567 – 12 February 1640) was a Scottish courtier and poet who was involved in the Scottish colonisation of Charles Fort, later Port-Royal, Nova Scotia in 1629 and Long Island, New York. His literary works include Aurora (1604), The Monarchick Tragedies (1604) and Doomes-Day (1614, 1637).