John Douglas, 2nd Earl of Morton

John Douglas, 2nd Earl of Morton

John Douglas, 2nd Earl of Morton (d. 1513) was the son of James Douglas, 1st Earl of Morton and Princess Joan Stewart. He was a grandson of James I of Scotland. He became earl in 1493, upon his father's death. He was succeeded by his son James Douglas, 3rd Earl of Morton.

His daughter Agnes married Alexander Livingston, 5th Lord Livingston.


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