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On this day in 1330, Sir James Douglas, known as "The Black Douglas", died. The champion of King Robert I, "The Bruce", Douglas died in Spain fighting the Moors, whilst on a pilgrimage carrying the de...Read MoreOn this day in 1330, Sir James Douglas, known as "The Black Douglas", died. The champion of King Robert I, "The Bruce", Douglas died in Spain fighting the Moors, whilst on a pilgrimage carrying the dead king's heart to the Holy Land. This final act of loyalty to Bruce led to the appearance of a heart in the Douglas coat of arms.View Less