James Douglas

MedievalGeneralScotland1286 — 1330

Black Douglas, Bruce lieutenant, died in Spain.

Compare James Douglas with another historical figure:

Quick Facts

Born

1286

Died

1330

Country

Scotland

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)54

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score52.1

James Douglas — Complete Timeline

1314 AD

Capture of Roxburgh CastleWar◆ Major

Douglas led a daring night assault on Roxburgh Castle, scaling the walls with rope ladders. The capture of this key English-held fortress was a major victory for Robert the Bruce during the Scottish Wars of Independence.

SiegeCastleScottish Independence

Impact: national

Battle of BannockburnWar

Douglas commanded a division of the Scottish army at Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II's English forces. His leadership contributed to the decisive Scottish victory that secured Scottish independence.

BattleScottish IndependenceVictory

Impact: national

1327 AD

Raid on WeardaleWar◆ Major

Douglas led a devastating raid into northern England, burning towns and villages in Weardale. The raid forced the English to negotiate the Treaty of Edinburgh

RaidWarfareTreaty

Impact: regional

1330 AD

Carrying the Heart of Robert the BruceWar◆ Major

Douglas carried the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce on a crusade to Spain, fulfilling Bruce's dying wish. He died in battle against the Moors at Teba, throwing the heart forward before being killed.

CrusadeDeathChivalry

Impact: regionaltragic