James Fullerton (courtier)

Sir James Fullerton (about 1563 – 7 January 1631) was a Scottish courtier and politician. He served during the reigns of King James I and King Charles I of England.

 Early life 
Fullerton was probably the son of John Fullerton. He may have studied at the University of St Andrews or Glasgow University.Alexander Courtney, "The Secret Correspondence of James VI, 1601-3", Susan Doran & Paulina Kewes, Doubtful and dangerous: The question of the succession in late Elizabethan England (Manchester, 2014), p. 137.

 Career 
In 1587, Fullerton helped establish a free school in Dublin, Ireland, with James Hamilton. One of their students was James Ussher, who later became Archbishop of Armagh.Susan Doran, From Tudor to Stewart: the regime change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford, 2024), p. 95.

Fullerton became an agent for King James VI of Scotland. When James became King of England in 1603, Fullerton gained favor at the English court.Richard Parr, The Life of James Usher Lord Arch-Bishop of Armagh, Primate and Metropolitan of all Ireland (London, 1686), p. 3.

He held several positions in the royal household, including:

 Gentleman of the Bedchamber
 Keeper of the Privy Purse
 Surveyor of the Prince's Lands
 Groom of the Stool

In 1625, Fullerton was elected as a Member of Parliament for St Mawes. In 1626, he represented Portsmouth in Parliament.Sir James Fullerton , History of Parliament Online

He was also one of the first Fellows of Trinity College Dublin.

 Personal life 
In 1616, Fullerton married Magdalene Clerk Bruce, the widow of Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss.

He died in late 1630 or early 1631 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.James Fullerton Westminster Abbey website

 References 

Category:1563 births
Category:1631 deaths
Category:Scottish politicians
Category:People buried in Westminster Abbey