Sir James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar was an influential and powerful magnate in the Kingdom of Scotland.
Pennon of James Douglas, Earl of Douglas.
Near contemporary depiction of the Battle of Otterburn
Captured Pennon of Hotspur
Wounded Douglas in the battle field
Henry Percy (Hotspur)
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Sir Henry Percy, nicknamed Hotspur or Harry Hotspur, was an English knight who fought in several campaigns against the Scots in the northern border and against the French during the Hundred Years' War
James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas
…south to Brancepeth laying waste to the countryside. From there the turned east to encircle Newcastle. Newcastle was held by Northumberland's sons, Sir Henry Percy, known as "Hotspur", and his brother Sir Ralph Percy. Northumberland himself remained at Alnwick Castle, hoping to outflank Douglas should he attempt…
Statue of Harry Hotspur in Alnwick, Northumberland, erected in 2010
Shortly after Henry died in battle, his uncle was executed. An attainder was issued and the family's property, including Wressle Castle in the East Riding of Yorkshire (above), was confiscated by the Crown.
Warkworth Castle in Northumberland, the home of Henry Percy