Cecilia Douglas
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Born28 February 1772
Glasgow, Scotland
Died25 July 1862 (aged 90)
Orbiston House, Scotland
KnownforArt collector and philanthropist
Cecilia Douglas | |
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| Born | 28 February 1772 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 25 July 1862 (aged 90) Orbiston House, Scotland |
| Known for | Art collector and philanthropist |
Cecilia Douglas (née Douglas) (28 February 1772 – 25 July 1862) was a Scottish owner of West Indian plantations by marriage, and an art collector.[1][2] She was one of Scotland's wealthiest women during her lifetime, with a net worth of £40,000.[1]
Cecilia Douglas was born to John Douglas, a Scottish merchant of the planter class of the West Indies,[1] and Cecilia Buchanan, on 28 February 1772.[3] She was the fifth of eleven siblings, and one of only two daughters, and the sister of Lieutenant-General Sir Neil Douglas. Her nephew was Sir James Douglas, Governor of Vancouver Island.[3]