Agnes Leslie, Countess of Morton
Agnes Leslie, Countess of Morton (born after 1541 – c. 1606) was a Scottish noblewoman, being the daughter of George Leslie, 4th Earl of Rothes as well as a great-granddaughter of King James II. She was the wife of William Douglas, 6th Earl of Morton, who as Laird of Lochleven Castle was the custodian of Mary, Queen of Scots during her captivity from June 1567 until her escape on 2 May 1568. Agnes was Queen Mary's chief female companion throughout her imprisonment; thus it was while Lady Agnes was recovering from childbirth that the queen successfully escaped from Lochleven.
Agnes Leslie | |
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| Countess of Morton | |
| Born | After 1541 Scotland |
| Died | c.1606 |
| Noble family | Leslie |
| Spouse(s) | William Douglas, 6th Earl of Morton |
| Issue | Christian Douglas of Morton Robert Douglas, Master of Morton James Douglas, Commendator of Melrose Sir Archibald Douglas of Kilmour Sir George Douglas of Kirkness Euphemia Douglas of Morton Agnes Douglas, Countess of Argyll Elizabeth Douglas of Morton Jean Douglas of Morton Mary Douglas of Morton Margaret Douglas of Morton |
| Father | George Leslie, 4th Earl of Rothes |
| Mother | Margaret Crichton |
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