William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas
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William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas (c. 1323 – 1 May 1384) was a Scottish nobleman, peer, magnate, and head of the Black Douglas family. Under his leadership, the Black Douglases continued their climb to pre-eminence in Scottish politics begun under his uncle, Sir James the Good, as well as their military dominance of the south of Scotland.
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William Douglas | |
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Earl of Douglas | |
Tenure | 26 January 1358 – 1 May 1384 |
Predecessor | New Creation |
Successor | James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas |
Other titles | Earl of Mar Lord of Liddesdale |
Born | c. 1323 Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Died | 1 May 1384 (aged 60–61) Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Buried | 1384 Melrose Abbey[1] |
Nationality | Scottish |
Residence | Hermitage Castle Tantallon Castle |
Noble family | Clan Douglas |
Spouse(s) | Margaret, Countess of Mar |
Issue | James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas Isabel Douglas, Countess of Mar George Douglas, 1st Earl of Angus (illegitimate) Lady Margaret Douglas (illegitimate) |
Parents | Sir Archibald Douglas Beatrice de Lindsay |
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