Marion Boyd (mistress) facts for kids
Marion Boyd was a special friend of King James IV of Scotland. She was one of his most important partners. She lived in the late 1400s and early 1500s. Marion was also known as Margot or Margaret. Her family came from Bonshaw.
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Marion Boyd's Family and Connections
Marion's father was Archibald of Nariston and Bonshaw. Her mother was Christian Mure. Marion had two brothers, Robert and Patrick. She also had two sisters. One sister married Hugh Mure and later Archibald Craufurd. Her other sister, Elizabeth, married Thomas Douglas.
Marion was related to Thomas Boyd, Earl of Arran. She was also a niece of Elizabeth Boyd. Elizabeth was the second wife of Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus. Marion's connection with the King was linked to how much influence Angus had at the royal court.
Marion's Children
Marion Boyd had children with King James IV. She also had another son with James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran.
Children with King James IV
Marion and King James IV had two children who grew up.
- Alexander was born around 1490. He became the Archbishop of St Andrews.
- Catherine married James Douglas, 3rd Earl of Morton.
Son with James Hamilton
Marion also had a son named James Hamilton of Finnart. His father was James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran. James Hamilton of Finnart was born around 1495. He was later officially recognized as a legitimate son in 1512.
