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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