John Maxwell, 8th Lord Maxwell was a Scottish Catholic nobleman. In 1581 he was created Earl of Morton, and in 1587 he travelled to Spain where he took part in the planning of the Spanish Armada.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the Parliament of Scotland, Warden of the Scottish Western March
- Born
- April 24, 1553
- Died
- December 7, 1593
