William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas was master of Threave Castle, and Lord of Galloway. He was a cold, brutal warrior who was not that keen on bowing to the King.
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Lands of Galloway and their Owners, various volumes by PH McKerlie. Published by William Patterson, Edinburgh, 1877. [ Ссылка ]
Galloway Gossip by Robert de Bruce Trotter. Published 1901.
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The history of Galloway, from the earliest period to the present time; Vol 01. 1841.
Mackenzie, William.
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The history of Galloway, from the earliest period to the present time; Vol 02. 1841.
Mackenzie, William.
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Wikipedia, William Douglas: [ Ссылка ]
Game of Thrones References: [ Ссылка ].
An account of the Murder of William Douglas: [ Ссылка ]
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