This page is about the book character. For the Netflix character, see John Stirling John Stirling is the first husband of Francesca Stirling.
History[]
On Tuesday, the day of his death, John complained about a headache he'd had all day. He declined laudanum as he had a meeting, later in the evening. He was found dead by his wife and cousin, Michael. They got back home from a stroll and went to wake him up for the meeting.
Personality[]
Relationships[]
Romantic[]
Francesca Bridgerton[]
He was married to Francesca for two years until his death. Following his death, his wife revealed she was pregnant but later she sadly miscarried.
Familial[]
Michael Stirling[]
He and his cousin Michael saw each other more like brothers than cousins. They were raised alongside one another and knew each other completely.
Friendships[]
Professional[]
Career[]
Notes and Trivia[]
- His father and Michael's father were twins, his father being the older one and thus becoming the heir apparent to the earldom of Kilmartin.
- The author's note states he died of a cerebral aneurysm.