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John Balliol King of Scotland 1292-1296

YearDay/MonthTitle
Edward I (1272 - 1307)
1291May 10 Edward I meets Scottish Claimants
 Edward I met the claimants for the Scottish crown at Norham. There were three main claimants to the throne all of whom were descended from David Earl of Huntingdon, the brother of William the Lion who died in 1214. The three men were John Balliol, Robert Bruce and John Hastings. The decision was delayed until the following year to allow all the facts to be taken into account.
 
1292Nov 17 John Balliol chosen by Edward I as Scottish King
 At Berwick Edward I declared John Balliol to be the new Scottish King.
Nov 30 John Balliol become King of the Scots
 Balliol was crowned at Scone Abbey on St. Andrew's Day.
 
1295Oct Treaty Auld Alliance
 John Balliol went to France and arranged the Treaty Auld Alliance (Content ?)
 
1296Apr Balliol: Renounces homage to England
 In March of 1296 Edward I had attacked and sacked Berwick. Balliol renounced homage to England.
Apr 27 Battle of Dunbar
 John Balliol was defeated at the battle of Dunbar by Edward I.
Jul Balliol: Surrenders at Stracathro, Edward takes the Stone of Scone
 The English had taken many castles and in July 1296 Balliol surrendered to Edward I. Balliol was allowed to retire to France some years later. Edward advanced to Elgin and on his return to England took the Stone of Scone.

See Also

Edward Balliol King of Scotland 1332
Philippe IV, The Fair, King of France 1285-1314
EDWARD I, King of England 1272-1307
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