Lady Jane Douglas

Lady Jane Douglas (17 March 1698 – 21 November 1753) was a Scottish noblewoman. She married secretly and had twins abroad at the age of fifty who would inherit the family's riches. This birth was thought incredible and the ensuing long and expensive court case was fought in three countries and it was settled in her favour by the House of Lords in 1769, over 15 years after her death.

For the brothel-keeper, see Jane Douglas. For other uses, see Jane Douglas (disambiguation).

Lady Jane Douglas
detail of painting by Allan Ramsay
Born17 March 1698
Died21 November 1753
Edinburgh
NationalityScottish
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