John Boswell of Balmuto

John Boswell of Balmuto (1546-1610) was a Scottish landowner and courtier. He was the son of David Boswell and Elizabeth Wemyss, daughter of David Wemyss of Wemyss. His father died at the battle of Pinkie in 1547. Their lands were at Balmuto Castle in Fife. Mary, Queen of Scots visited Balmuto in February 1565. The English diplomat Thomas Randolph said that David Boswell was an "inveterate Papist", but his seven sons were Protestants. John Boswell was knighted in August 1594 at Stirling Castle, at the baptism of Prince Henry.

John Boswell of Balmuto

John Boswell of Balmuto (1546-1610) was a Scottish landowner and courtier. He was the son of David Boswell and Elizabeth Wemyss, daughter of David Wemyss of Wemyss. His father died at the battle of Pinkie in 1547. Their lands were at Balmuto Castle in Fife. Mary, Queen of Scots visited Balmuto in February 1565. The English diplomat Thomas Randolph said that David Boswell was an "inveterate Papist", but his seven sons were Protestants. John Boswell was knighted in August 1594 at Stirling Castle, at the baptism of Prince Henry.