Helen Gloag

Helen Gloag (29 January 1750 – c. 1790) was a Scottish woman who was taken into slavery. She was an influential favourite slave consort of Mohammed ben Abdallah the Sultan of Morocco, and as such has been famously referred to in Scottish history as the "Empress of Morocco".

However, despite her account, some doubt that she ever lived in Morocco. Dr. Lempriere, who was granted permission to visit Sidi Mohammed's harem in 1789, made no mention of a Scottish slave, concubine, or wife named Helen.

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