Homage
After his coronation Balliol rides to York & pays homage to Edward III
Role range: 1332-1356
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Balliol Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow John Balliol through 55 dated historical records for Scotland.
John Balliol, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
55Distinct records
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1331–1356Years on this page
1331
1332
Battle of Dupplin Muir
Helped by Edward II defeats a Scottish army led by Mar during David IIs minority
Role range: 1332-1356
Invasion of Scotland
Lands at Kinghorn in Fife & marches towards Dunfermlin
Role range: 1332-1356
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland. Balliols grip on the throne is so weak that he wears armour throughout his coronation
Role range: 1332-1356
Succession
Claims the throne during the minority of David II after the Battle of Dupplin Muir
Role range: 1332-1356
Exile of John Balliol
Forced to flee by the Earl of Moray & Sir Archibald Douglas, supporters of David Bruce
Role range: 1332-1356
Capture of Berwick
The Scots capture Berwick
Role range: 1332-1356
Siege of Berwick
The Scots capture Berwick
Role range: 1332-1356
1333
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland. Restored to the throne by Edward III but cedes most of southern Scotland in return
Role range: 1332-1356
1334
Homage
Agrees to pay homage to Edward III
Role range: 1332-1356
1336
Succession
The Scots draw up a draft Treaty agreeing to recognise the elderly and childless Edward Balliol as King, so long as David II would be his heir, however, David II rejects it
Role range: 1332-1356
1341
Exile of John Balliol
David II returns to Scotland & Edward goes into exile in England
Role range: 1332-1356
Capture of Newcastle
The Scots capture Newcastle
Role range: 1332-1356
Siege of Newcastle
The Scots capture Newcastle
Role range: 1332-1356
1356
Abdication
Fails to establish his authority over the Scots & gives up his lands to Edward
Role range: 1332-1356
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.