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| Edward I (1272 - 1307) |
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1291 | May 10 | Edward I meets Scottish Claimants
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| | 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. |
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1292 | Nov 17 | John Balliol chosen by Edward I as Scottish King
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| | At Berwick Edward I declared John Balliol to be the new Scottish King. |
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| Nov 30 | John Balliol become King of the Scots
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| | Balliol was crowned at Scone Abbey on St. Andrew's Day. |
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1295 | Oct | Treaty Auld Alliance
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| | John Balliol went to France and arranged the Treaty Auld Alliance (Content ?) |
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1296 | Apr | Balliol: Renounces homage to England
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| | In March of 1296 Edward I had attacked and sacked Berwick. Balliol renounced homage to England. |
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| Apr 27 | Battle of Dunbar
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| | John Balliol was defeated at the battle of Dunbar by Edward I. |
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| Jul | Balliol: Surrenders at Stracathro, Edward takes the Stone of Scone
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| | 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. |