Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus

Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus (1489 – 1557) was a Scottish nobleman. He was the son of George, Master of Angus, who was killed at Flodden, and grandson of Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus, whom he succeeded on his death.

Conquest of power

He returned to Scotland in November with promises of support from Henry VIII, with whom he made a close alliance. Margaret, however, refused to have anything to do with her husband. On the 23rd, therefore, Angus forced his way into Edinburgh, but was fired upon by Margaret and retreated to Tantallon.

Related Topics:
Henry VIII - Tantallon

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He now organized a large party of nobles against Margaret with the support of Henry VIII., and in February 1525 they entered Edinburgh and called a parliament. Angus was made a Lord of the Articles, was included in the Council of Regency, bore the king's crown on the opening of the session, and with Archbishop Beaton held the chief power. In March he was appointed Lieutenant of the Marches, and suppressed the disorder and anarchy on the border. In July the guardianship of the King was entrusted to him for a fixed period till the 1st of November, but he refused at its close to retire, and advancing to Linlithgow put to flight Margaret and his opponents.

Related Topics:
1525 - Lord of the Articles - Council of Regency - Archbishop Beaton - Lieutenant of the Marches - Linlithgow

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He now with his followers engrossed all the power, succeeded in gaining over some of his antagonists, including Arran and the Hamiltons, and filled the public offices with Douglases, he himself becoming chancellor. None that time durst strive against a Douglas nor Douglas's man.{{fn|1}}

Related Topics:
Hamiltons - Douglases

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