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Paul Douglas

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Personal Details

Given Name
Paul
Surname
Douglas
Occupation
Prof.

The Name Paul

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Small or humble in stature.
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The Douglas Surname

Origin
Scottish
Meaning
A person from Douglas, meaning 'dark water' or 'dark stream' in Gaelic.
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Source

Library of Congress

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