John Balliol16 April 1291
Summoned by Edward I to meet him to settle the Scottish succession
Scotland · House / House of Balliol. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Summoned by Edward I to meet him to settle the Scottish succession
Meets Edward I to help settle the Scottish succession
Forwards his candidacy for the Scottish throne to Edward I
Edward I sets up a committee to hear the Scottish claimants. 40 claimants to the Scottish throne are nominated by Robert I & 40 by Edward Balliol
Court accepts Balliols claim to follow the primogeniture laws of England & Scotland
Edward I decides in favour of John Balliol
Edward I hands over the seisn of Scotland to Edward Balliol
Edward Balliol takes the oath of feality as King of Scotland to Edward I
Claims the throne during the minority of David II after the Battle of Dupplin Muir
Succeeds as King of Scotland. Restored to the throne by Edward III but cedes most of southern Scotland in return
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