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   James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1516 – 2 June 1581) was a Scottish nobleman. He played a leading role in the murders of Queen Mary's confidant, David Rizzio, and king consort Henry Darnley. He was one of the last of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of James VI and I.

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   • James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1516 – 2 June 1581) was a Scottish nobleman. He played a leading role in the murders of Queen Mary's confidant, David Rizzio, and king consort Henry Darnley. He was one of the last of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of James VI and I.

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   When did James Douglas become 3rd Earl of Morton?

   • On the latter's death, sometime before September 1515, his son James Douglas (d c 1550) became 3rd Earl of Morton. James Douglas married Katherine Stewart, natural daughter of James IV (1473-1513), in 1507.

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   • The Douglas Earls of Morton family are descended from the second son of Archibald of Douglas (fl 1198-1239), second Lord of Douglas, through the Douglas families of Liddelsdale and Dalkeith.

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   Is James Douglas a member of Clan Douglas?

   • James Douglas is a member of Clan Douglas. James Douglas was a member of the aristocracy in British Isles. James Douglas is Notable. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1516 – 2 June 1581, aged 65) was the last of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of King James VI.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › James-Douglas-4thJames Douglas, 4th earl of Morton | Regent of Scotland, Lord ...

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   May 29, 2024 · James Douglas, 4th earl of Morton was a Scottish lord who played a leading role in the overthrow of Mary, Queen of Scots. As regent of Scotland for young king James VI (later James I of England) from 1572 to 1578, he restored the authority of the central government, which had been weakened by years

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   Jun 12, 2024 · James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1516 – 2 June 1581, aged 65) was the last of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of King James VI. He was in some ways the most successful of the four since he won the civil war that had been dragging on with the supporters of the exiled Mary, Queen of Scots.

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6. www.encyclopedia.com › people › historyJames Douglas 4th Earl Of Morton | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 21, 2018 · Morton, James Douglas, 4th earl of [S] ( c. 1516–81). The position of regent to young James VI of Scotland was not an enviable one.

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   James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton – Mary Queen of Scots. Alias: Lord Chancellor of ScotlandRegent of Scotland. Born: c. 1516. Died: 2 June 1581. Cause of Death: Execution by “The Maiden” (an early form of guillotine) Religion: Presbyterian. Parents: Sir George Douglas of Pittendreich, Master of AngusElizabeth Douglas.

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   James, 4th Earl of Morton, was involved in the most dramatic events of the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was among those who burst into the Queen's chamber and murdered her secretary, David Rizzio. Morton was also implicated in the murder of her second husband, Lord Darnley.

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Overview. 4th earl of Morton, James Douglas. (c. 1516—1581) Quick Reference. ( c. 1516–81). The position of regent to young James VI of Scotland was not an enviable one.