DOUGLAS, William of Glenbervie, 10th Earl of Angus, Sir 1
- Born: About 1554
- Marriage (1): OLIPHANT, Elizabeth 12 April 1585(contract) 1
- Died: 3 March 1611, Paris, France 1
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General Notes:
"William, tenth Earl of Angus, who succeeded to his father, as already indicated, on 1 July 1591, was born about 1554. He was educated partly at the University of St. Andrews, and then in 1575 entered the service of the Regent Morton, whence in 1577 he went to France. There he was converted to the tenets of Roman Catholicism, much to the grief of his father, while it led to much friction between himself and the Government. He was indeed ordered by the Privy Council to leave the country, but could not obtain a ship. In May 1591, also, he was again ordered to leave, but the death of his father prevented his doing so. In November 1591 he was served heir to his father in the Earldom of Angus and lands of Glenbervie, the latter of which, according to his father's wish, he transferred to his brother Robert."
from Scots Peerage (vol 1) 1
William married Elizabeth OLIPHANT, daughter of Laurence OLIPHANT 4th Lord Oliphant and Margaret HAY, 12 April 1585(contract).1 (Elizabeth OLIPHANT was born about 1565.)
Marriage Notes:
"The tenth Earl of Angus married between April and June 1585 (contract dated 12 April) Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Laurence, fourth Lord Oliphant, her tocher being 8000 merks Scots .... By her the Earl had three sons and three daughters"
from Scots Peerage (vol 1) 1
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