William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus

William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus (born c. 1552—died March 3, 1611, Paris, Fr.) was a Scottish rebel and conspirator, a convert to Roman Catholicism during the reign of James VI. He joined the household of the Earl of Morton and then, while visiting the French court, became a Roman Catholic; in consequence, on his return, he was disinherited by his father and placed under restraint. Nevertheless, he succeeded to his father’s titles and estates...