Robert I the Bruce1290
The "7 Earls of Scotland" support Roberts claims to the succession. Edward I is called to decide the claims of Robert the Bruce, John Balliol & others
Scotland · House / House of Bruce. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The "7 Earls of Scotland" support Roberts claims to the succession. Edward I is called to decide the claims of Robert the Bruce, John Balliol & others
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
The court at Berwick castle favour Edward Balliols claim to the Scottish succession
Roberts father dies in England, Edward I confers upon Robert the family title & lands
Succeeds as King of Scotland
Alexander II loses his wife without issue making Robert senior male heir of David I
Succeeds as King of Scotland. Succeeds as King of Ireland
Succeeds as King of Scotland
Succeeds as King of Scotland, changes his name from John to Robert
His successor, James, is held by the English
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