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James Douglas, Lord of Douglas
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Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and the Black Douglas; c. 1286 – 25 August 1330)[1] was a Scottish knight and feudal lord. He was one of the chief commanders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
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James Douglas | |
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![]() Statue of Douglas at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery | |
Born | c. 1286 Douglas, Lanarkshire, Kingdom of Scotland |
Died | 25 August 1330(1330-08-25) (aged 43–44) Teba, Emirate of Granada |
Wars and battles | |
Noble family | Clan Douglas |
Issue | William IV, Lord of Douglas Archibald Douglas, 3rd Earl of Douglas |
Father | William the Hardy, Lord of Douglas |
Mother | Elizabeth Stewart |
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A Victorian depiction of Sir James (third from left), and other leaders of the Wars of Independence by William Hole
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