Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis

Janet Douglas
Bornc. 1498
Died17 July 1537
Cause of deathExecuted by burning
Known forScottish noblewoman accused of attempting to poison the King, often confused with an accusation of witchcraft
Spouses
  • John Lyon, 6th Lord Glamis (1492–1528)
  • Archibald Campbell of Skipnish
Children
  • John Lyon, 7th Lord Glamis
  • George Lyon
  • Margaret Lyon
  • Elizabeth Lyon
  • John Campbell, of Skipness, Provost of Kilmun
Parent(s)George Douglas, Master of Angus and Elizabeth Drummond

Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis (c. 1498 – 17 July 1537) was a Scottish noblewoman accused of attempted murder, who was executed by burning during the reign of James V of Scotland. Janet was accused of trying to poison James V, implicated by a spurned suitor. James hated the Douglas family and swore revenge after mistreatment by his stepfather Archibald Douglas.

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