Douglas, Margaret (b. around 1427)

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Douglas, Margaret (b. around 1427)

Countess of Douglas and Atholl. Name variations: The Fair Maid of Galloway. Born around 1427; daughter of Archibald Douglas, count of Longueville and 5th earl of Douglas (c. 1390–1439), and Euphemia Graham (d. 1469); married William Douglas, 8th earl of Douglas; married John Stewart (John of Balveny), 1st earl of Atholl.

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