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William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas

Scottish nobleman · Historical Figures · Lived 1425 to 1452 · aged 27

William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas, 2nd Earl of Avondale was a late Medieval Scottish nobleman, Lord of Galloway, and Lord of the Regality of Lauderdale, and the most powerful magnate in Southern Scotland. He was killed by James II of Scotland.

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Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
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Deceased
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Lived 1425 to 1452 · aged 27