John of Scotland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Balliol (John I) |
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| King of Scotland | |
| Reign | 1292 - 1296 |
| Predecessor | Margaret of Scotland (r. 1286 - 1290) or Alexander III (r. 1249 - 1286) |
| Successor | Robert I of Scotland |
| Born | c. 1247-1249 possibly Buittle, Scotland or Picardy, France |
| Died | possibly January/February 1315 (aged c. 64-66) Chateau de Helicourt, Picardy |
John King of Scots (c. 1247-1249 - 1314/1315) is usually known as John Balliol or, correctly, John de Balliol. He was born in 1248, probably at Barnard Castle, but is not entirely clear.
After the death of Margaret of Scotland in 1290, John Balliol was one of three major competiters for the throne. King Edward concluded that he was going to pick Balliol as king of Scotland at Scone, 30th November, 1292, St. Andrew's Day.
Edward I steadily undermined the authority of King John. He treated Balliol like a 'Puppet King' and the Scots were not happy. At the Battle of Dunbar King Edwards men slaughtered and wiped out the town of Berwick killing around 8000 people in the brutal killing.
He was stripped of his authority as king and was sent away to France by King Edward. He later died there.
Images for kids
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The seal of John Balliol
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John Balliol and his wife
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Edward Balliol, King of Scotland seal
See also
In Spanish: Juan de Balliol para niños
