Margaret Lambrun

Margaret Lambrun was a Scottish woman who attempted to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I. She was caught and pardoned. Although not attested to in contemporary accounts, her story is mentioned in publications dating back to 1762.

Life Lambrun was born in Stirling. She and her French husband

Attempted assassination Lambrun adopted the alias of Anthony Sparke and dressed as a man to gain access to the palace. She brought two pistols: one with which to kill the queen, and one with which to commit suicide, as she didn't wish to be executed.