Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis

Janet Douglas
Janet Douglas
Born	c. 1498
Died	17 July 1537
Cause of death	Executed by burning
Known for	Scottish 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.