John Tennent or Tennand of Listonshiels (died c. 1549) was a servant and companion of King James V of Scotland.
Adam Abell[15] and George Buchanan mention the disguise; only John Lesley names Tennent; Lindsay of Pitscottie's version is the most elaborate but does not identify the servant.
[19] She wrote to her brother, Henry VIII;"plesit Zoure Grace to wit, thare is in this realme ane grete wourde that thare wes ane servand of the King my sonnis come to Zoure Grace, quhome thai call Johnne Tennand, quha wes not wele tane with, as thai say.
"[20] James came back from France with Madeleine of Valois as his queen: Tennent brought their trunks from Leith to Holyroodhouse.
[22] Tennent was a signatory to the instrument made at Falkland Palace at the king's deathbed which David Beaton used to attempt to claim the regency.
[23] After the death of James V, John Tennent carried out the instructions of Regent Arran and Cardinal Beaton, and dispersed numerous items from the king's wardrobe and armoury to their favourites.
[24] The king's former lawyer, Adam Otterburn received a gift of armour on 22 December by the order of Cardinal Beaton, including a "secret courage", a helmet covered with corduroy, a "Jack of plate", two rapiers and other items.
[25] John Tennent married Mause Atkinson (Mavis or Marion Acheson) who had been the king's laundress since 1516.