David Douglas, 7th Earl of Angus facts for kids

David Douglas, the 7th Earl of Angus, was a Scottish nobleman who lived from about 1515 to 1558. A nobleman was a person from a powerful and wealthy family, often with a special title like Earl.

David Douglas's Life

For most of his life, David Douglas was known as David Douglas of Colbrandspath. He was the son of George Douglas of Pittendreich and Elizabeth Douglas.

David Douglas became the Earl of Angus in 1557. Sadly, he passed away in 1558 at a place called Cockburnspath.

His Family

David Douglas married Margaret Hamilton. Her father was John Hamilton of Samuelston. David and Margaret had several children together:

• Archibald Douglas, 8th Earl of Angus
• Margaret Douglas
• Elizabeth Douglas, who married John Maxwell, 8th Lord Maxwell

After David Douglas died, his wife Margaret Hamilton married two more times.