John Lyon, 7th Lord Glamis facts for kids
John Lyon, 7th Lord Glamis (born around 1521, died 1558) was an important Scottish nobleman who lived a long time ago. He played a part in Scottish history during a busy period.
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A Young Nobleman's Life
John Lyon was born around 1521. His father was John Lyon, 6th Lord Glamis, and his mother was Janet Douglas. Sadly, his father passed away in 1528 when John was still very young.
Early Challenges
When John was about 16 years old, in July 1537, he faced a difficult time. His mother, Janet Douglas, was accused of serious crimes against James V of Scotland. She was found guilty and faced a very harsh punishment. John himself confessed to some involvement and was put in prison.
Restoring His Place
After some time, John was released from prison. However, his family's lands and titles were taken by the crown in December 1540. Luckily, things changed for him. In March 1543, a special act of parliament reversed this decision, and he got back his titles and all his family's estates. This meant he was once again the Lord Glamis.
Serving Scotland
John Lyon became involved in important events in Scotland. In 1544, he supported a man named Charteris of Kinfauns in a disagreement over who should lead the town of Perth. The next year, in 1545, he was part of the main Scottish army that went into England. Later, in 1548, he received the lands of the barony of Kinghorn. This happened after another nobleman, Sir James Kirkcaldy, lost his own lands. John Lyon, 7th Lord Glamis, passed away in 1558.
His Family Life
John Lyon married Janet Keith. She was the daughter of Robert Keith and the sister of William Keith, 4th Earl Marischal. Together, they had several children, including:
- John Lyon, 8th Lord Glamis
- William Lyon
- Thomas, Master of Glamis
- Margaret Lyon, who married two important noblemen: first Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassilis, and then John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Hamilton.
