Bothwell, John
From AngloScottish
| Dates | c.1603-1609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Courtier | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Maria Carmichael | ||
| Issue | John, Anna | ||
| Place of birth | Source | J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), iv, 431-33 |
Eldest son of Bishop of Orkney. Educated abroad. Held various positions in Scotland. Gained favour and esteem of James VI and accompanied him to England. Between 1604-5 held position of a Commissioner of Parliament. Raised to peerage as Lord Holyroodhouse. Died 1609
