James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas
Scottish nobleman (c. 1358–1388) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar (c. 1358 – 5 or 19 August 1388) was an influential and powerful magnate in the Kingdom of Scotland.
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James Douglas | |
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Earl of Mar Earl of Douglas | |
Tenure | 1 May 1384 - 5 or 19 August 1388 |
Predecessor | William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas |
Successor | Archibald Douglas, 3rd Earl of Douglas |
Born | 1358 Scotland |
Died | 5 or 19 August 1388 killed at Otterburn, Northumberland |
Buried | 1388 Melrose Abbey[1] |
Noble family | Douglas |
Issue | William Douglas of Drumlanrig (illegitimate) Archibald Douglas (illegitimate) |
Father | William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas |
Mother | Margaret, Countess of Mar |
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