Person:George Douglas (46)

George Douglas of Pittendreich
 
d.1552
  • HGeorge Douglas of Pittendreich - 1552
  • W.  Elizabeth Douglas (add)
  1. David Douglas, 7th Earl of Angus - 1558
  2. James Douglas, 4th Earl of MortonAbt 1525 - 1581
Facts and Events
Name George Douglas of Pittendreich
Gender Male
Marriage to Elizabeth Douglas (add)
Death[1] 1552
Reference Number? Q5538609?


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George Douglas of Pittendreich (died 1552) was a member of the powerful Red 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 Prince Edward of England. After war was declared between England and Scotland he worked for peace and to increase the power of Mary of Guise, the widow of James V.

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References
  1. George Douglas of Pittendreich, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.