William Douglas - Lords of Douglas

Lords of Douglas

  • William I, Lord of Douglas (died c. 1214)), medieval nobleman of Flemish origin
  • William Longleg, Lord of Douglas (c. 1220–c. 1274), Scoto-Norman nobleman
  • William the Hardy, Lord of Douglas (died c. 1298), Scottish soldier and governor of Berwick Castle
  • William IV, Lord of Douglas (died 1333), Scottish nobleman

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