Earl of Douglas - Lords of Douglas

Lords of Douglas

  • William I, Lord of Douglas (b.b.1174–c.1213)
  • Archibald I, Lord of Douglas (d.c.1240)
  • William Longleg, Lord of Douglas (c.1220–c.1274)
  • William 'The Hardy', Lord of Douglas (c.1240–1298) Died captive in the Tower of London
  • James 'The Good', Lord of Douglas (c.1290–1330) Killed at the Battle of Teba
  • William IV, Lord of Douglas (d.1333) Killed at the Battle of Halidon Hill
  • Hugh the Dull, Lord of Douglas (resigned Lordship 1342 d. afterward)
  • William, Lord of Douglas (1327–1384) Created first Earl 1358.

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