Robert Boyd, 5th Lord Boyd

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Robert Boyd (d. 3 January 1590), 5th Lord Boyd was a Scottish nobleman.

He took a prominent part in Scottish politics during the troubled time which followed the death of James V in 1542. At first he favoured the reformed religion, but afterwards his views changed and he became one of the most trusted advisers of Mary, Queen of Scots, whom he accompanied to the battle of Langside in 1568. During the queen's captivity he was often employed on diplomatic errands; he tried to stir up insurrections in her favour, and he was suspected of participation in the murder of the regent Murray. He enjoyed a high and influential position under the regent James Douglas, earl of Morton, but was banished in 1583 for his share in the seizure of King James VI, a plot known as the Raid of Ruthven. He retired to France, but was soon allowed to return to Scotland. He died on the 3rd of January 1590.

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Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by Robert Boyd	Lord Boyd 1558–1559	Succeeded by Thomas Boyd