Alexander Ruthven Scottish earl (1580–1600) Parents Dorothea Stewart William Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie Children Siblings Barbara Ruthven Sophia Ruthven John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie James Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie Patrick Ruthven Mary Rutwenn Lady Beatrice Ruthven Lady Jean Ruthven Lady Mary Ruthven William Ruthven Lady Isabel Ruthven