David Douglas, 7th Earl of Angus
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David Douglas, 7th Earl of Angus
(died 1558) was the son of George Douglas of Pittendreich
and Elizabeth Douglas of the Pittendriech family.
David married Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton of Samuelston, sometimes called 'Clydesdale John,' who was a brother of Regent Arran. They had a son Archibald Douglas, 8th Earl of Angus
, and daughters Margaret and Elizabeth.
Margaret first married Walter Scott
, laird of Buccleuch
, her second husband was Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell
. Elizabeth married Lord Maxwell.
David succeeded as Earl of Angus in 1557, but died at Cockburnspath in 1558. David's widow, Elizabeth Hamilton, had first married the Laird of Johnston, after David's death her third husband was the Laird of Whitelaw.
Earl of Angus
The Mormaer or Earl of Angus was the ruler of the medieval Scottish province of Angus. The title, in the Peerage of Scotland, is currently held by the Duke of Hamilton.-Mormaers:...
(died 1558) was the son of George Douglas of Pittendreich
George Douglas of Pittendreich
George Douglas of Pittendreich was a member of the powerful Douglas family who struggled for control of the young James V of Scotland in 1528. His second son became James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton and Regent of Scotland. Initially, George Douglas promoted the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots and...
and Elizabeth Douglas of the Pittendriech family.
David married Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton of Samuelston, sometimes called 'Clydesdale John,' who was a brother of Regent Arran. They had a son Archibald Douglas, 8th Earl of Angus
Archibald Douglas, 8th Earl of Angus
Archibald Douglas, 8th Earl of Angus and 5th Earl of Morton was the son of David, 7th earl. He succeeded to the title and estates in 1558, being brought up by his uncle, James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, a Presbyterian....
, and daughters Margaret and Elizabeth.
Margaret first married Walter Scott
Walter Scott, 4th of Buccleuch
Walter Scott, 4th Baron of Buccleuch was head of the Border family of Scott and, despite his youth, played a prominent part in the turbulent politics of 16th century Scotland.-Origin:...
, laird of Buccleuch
Buccleuch, Scottish Borders
Buccleuch is a hamlet off the B711, on the Rankle Burn, to the north of the Craik Forest, by Phenzhopehaugh Hill, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, in the former Selkirkshire....
, her second husband was Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell
Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell
Francis Stewart, Earl Bothwell , was Commendator of Kelso Abbey and Coldingham Priory, a Privy Counsellor and Lord High Admiral of Scotland. Like his stepfather, Archibald Douglas, Parson of Douglas, he was a notorious conspirator, who died in disgrace...
. Elizabeth married Lord Maxwell.
David succeeded as Earl of Angus in 1557, but died at Cockburnspath in 1558. David's widow, Elizabeth Hamilton, had first married the Laird of Johnston, after David's death her third husband was the Laird of Whitelaw.