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James Douglas, also known as “Good Sir James” or the “Black Douglas,” was one of the most renowned and respected knights in Scottish history. His life was marked by loyalty, valor, and unwavering devotion to his homeland, making him a legendary figure in the late medieval period. More @Wikipedia
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- The Black Douglas: James Douglas, Scotland's Legendary KnightJames Douglas, also known as “Good Sir James” or the “Black Douglas,” was one of the most renowned and respected knights in Scottish history. His life was marked by loyalty, valor, and unwavering devotion to his homeland, making him a legendary figure in the late medieval period.
- James Douglas, Lord of Douglas - WikipediaSir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and The Black Douglas; c. 1286 – 25 August 1330) [1] was a Scottish knight and feudal lord. He was one of the chief commanders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
- Sir James Douglas | Explorer, Fur Trader & Colonizer | BritannicaSir James Douglas 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.
- The Life and Times of The 'Good' Sir James DouglasJames 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.
- Sir James Douglas - The Canadian EncyclopediaSir James Douglas, governor of Vancouver Island (1851–64) and British Columbia (1858–64), fur trader (born 15 August 1803 in Demerara [Guyana]; died 2 August 1877 in Victoria, BC). Remembered as “the Father of British Columbia,” Sir James Douglas helped establish colonial settlement, trade and industry on the West Coast.
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