John Lyon, 3rd Lord Glamis
Scottish nobleman
About John Lyon, 3rd Lord Glamis
Lived 1431 – 1497 (aged 65–66).
John Lyon, 3rd Lord of Glamis (14311 April 1497) was a Scottish nobleman.
Born in Angus, he was the second son of Patrick Lyon, 1st Lord Glamis, and inherited the title on his brother's death in 1486. He attended university, possibly in Paris. He was active in royal service during the early reign of James IV of Scotland, and was appointed justiciar north of Forth.
Before 1479 he married Elizabeth Scrymgeour, the daughter of Sir James (aka Seumas) Scrymgeour of Glassary & Dudhope, constable of Dundee and they had four sons and seven daughters. The eldest, John Lyon, succeeded his father as Lord Glamis. The three younger sons: David Lyon of Cossins, William and George, were killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513.
Lord Glamis was buried in Glamis Kirk, Angus.
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Who was John Lyon, 3rd Lord Glamis?
Scottish nobleman
When was John Lyon, 3rd Lord Glamis born?
John Lyon, 3rd Lord Glamis was born in 1431 in Angus.
When did John Lyon, 3rd Lord Glamis die?
John Lyon, 3rd Lord Glamis died on 1 April 1497.
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