William Drummond Stewart
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Contents
Country
Scotland
Birth - Death
1795 - 1871
Occupation
Military
Notable Achievements
Victoria Cross
Description
Early explorer of the American west, and military officer. He was successively a cornetcy in the 6th Dragoon Guards, and a Lieutenancy and later Captain in the 15th King's Hussars. Awarded the Victoria Cross for his military exploits. Inherited the Laird of Grandtully and became 5th Baronet of Murthly and of Blair on the death of his older brother. Notable for his numerous expeditions with others into the frontiers of the American West, accompanied by painters and writers. His same-sex relationships are detailed in his diaries and autobiographical novels, including a long term relationship with French-Canadian Cree hunter Antoine Clement.
