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A Victorian depiction of Sir James (third from left), and other leaders of the Wars of Independence by William Hole. Tomb of Sir James, St Bride's Kirk, Douglas. Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and the Black Douglas; c. 1286 – 1330) was a Scottish knight and feudal lord. He was one of the chief commanders during the Wars of ...
- Elizabeth Stewart
Sir James Douglas (born c. 1286—died Aug. 25, 1330, Spain) was the lord of the Douglas family and champion of Robert de Bruce (King Robert I of Scotland). Son of Sir William Douglas (d. c. 1298), who was captured by the English and died in the Tower of London, Sir James was educated in Paris and returned home to find an Englishman, Robert de ...
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Elizabeth Stewart. Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and James the Black Douglas ), (died 1330), was a Scottish soldier, knight and leader during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He is considered one of Scotland's greatest heroes. He was a follower and close friend of king Robert I of Scotland (also called Robert the Bruce).
- 1330, Battle of Teba, Andalucia
- Scottish Leader during the Wars of Scottish Independence
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Dec 17, 2023 · James of Douglas was the friend and ablest lieutenant of Robert the Bruce. Known as the Black Douglas to the English and as the Good Sir James to the Scots, Douglas was a brilliant fighter and master of guerrilla warfare. He commanded the left wing of Bruce's army at the battle of Bannockburn.
- Mistress of Sir James Douglas, “The Good”
- circa 1286
James Douglas, the Lord of Douglas, emerges from the annals of Scottish history as a formidable figure renowned for his unwavering loyalty, military prowess, and unyielding commitment to Scotland’s cause during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Born into the powerful Douglas family, James inherited a legacy of martial valor and staunch ...
Sir James Douglas is a character in the low-budget film The Bruce. Sir James Douglas was portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the 2018's film Outlaw King. The film is a historical action drama, focusing on Robert the Bruce and the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Birth of James Douglas. James Douglas (later Sir James, Lord of Douglas) was born at Douglas Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the son of William “Le Hardi” Douglas. Le Hardi was most notable for being the first Lord to join Sir William Wallace in his revolt against English rule. 1286
