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Janet Douglas
b. circa 1430, d. circa 1460
Birth
Janet Douglas was born circa 1430.
Parents
| Father | Sir James ("the Gross") Douglas, 7th Earl of Douglas (b. 1371, d. between 24 March 1442 and 003) |
| Mother | Constatine Dunlop (b. circa 1410) |
Family life
Sir Robert ("the Rebel") Fleming, of Cumbernauld, 1st Lord Fleming, and Janet Douglas were married circa 1445. This is very interesting, because her father, James the Gross 7th earl of Douglas was one of the main beneficiaries (and therefore probably a chief organiser) of the Black Dinner. His two nephews were summarily executed, clearing the way for him to become earl, which he never would have done otherwise. This made him the most powerful magnate in Scotland. James the Gross was, like Malcolm F, a son-in-law of Robert Stewart (Duke of Albany). Malcolm F was at the Black Dinner and was executed for treason. Therefore, his son married James the Gross's daughter about 5 years later!1,2
Children with Sir Robert ("the Rebel") Fleming, of Cumbernauld, 1st Lord Fleming, (b. circa 1400, d. 1491)
| Son | Sir Malcolm Fleming, of Monycabock+ (b. circa 1445, d. circa 1477) |
| Son | Robert Fleming (b. circa 1446) |
| Daughter | Beatrix ("Mariot") Fleming (b. circa 1453) |
| Daughter | Elizabeth Fleming+ (b. circa 1454, d. 1491) |
| Daughter | Janet Fleming, wife of John Stewart of Minto+ (b. circa 1460) |
| Son | David Fleming (b. circa 1460) |
Death
Janet Douglas died circa 1460 at age ~30.
Citations
- [S29] Various, Various, "WikiTree," pedigree, Commons, WikiTree (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki: accessed ), ., online; 6 November 2023; Robert (Fleming) Fleming First Lord Fleming (abt. 1410 - 1491) at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fleming-334.
- [S2] Various contributors, Various contributors, "Wikipaedia," database, Commons, Wikipaedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/: accessed ), ., viewed; 24 April 2025; James Douglas, 7th Earl of Douglas at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Douglas,_7th_Earl_of_Douglas
| Context | Ch forebears (#1) Ch forebears (#2) Ch forebears (#3) Ch forebears (#4) Ch forebears (#5) Ch forebears (#6) |
| Last Edited | 23 September 2025 |