Margaret Douglas, Duchess of Douglas

(b. Unknown, Scotland – d. 1775, Scotland )

Gender: F

Margaret Douglas was the eldest daughter of James Douglas, she outlived her husband Archibald, Duke of Douglas. She is described as 'quite a character' and that 'she was the last of the nobility to be attended by halberdiers when going about the country. When she visited, she left her dress behind as a present' (Scots Peerage, volume IX, p13).

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Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	2021

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