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John Balliol or John de Balliol [1] (c. 1249 – late 1314), known derisively as Toom Tabard (meaning 'empty coat'), was King of Scots from 1292 to 1296. Little is known of his early life.
When he was really pushed, John Balliol was brave enough to stand up against King Edward. Even though he didn’t win, others would fight for Scotland’s independence in his name. Such as ...
Dec 15, 2020 · John Balliol ruled as the king of Scotland from 1292 to 1296 CE. He was supported by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) in the competition to find the successor to the heirless Alexander III of Scotland...
John Balliol (r. 1292-1296) Born about 1250, John Balliol was the son of John, 5th Baron de Balliol and his wife Devorgilla, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway. The crown was awarded to him at Berwick on 17 November 1292.
John Balliol (a.k.a. unflatteringly as Toom Tabard meaning "empty jacket") lived from 1250 to April 1313 and was King of Scotland from 17 November 1292 to 10 July 1296. He was the son of John, 5th Baron de Balliol, and Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway.
John Balliol ( Norman French: Johan de Bailliol, Middle Scots: Jhon Ballioun; [1] [2] c. 1249 – 25 November 1314), kent as Toom Tabard ( Scots for "empty coat"), wis Keeng o Scots frae 1292 tae 1296. Little is kent o his early life.
Key facts about King John Balliol of Scotland who was born c. 1240, reigned (1292 - 1296) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
John Balliol, or John, 5th Baron de Balliol, lived from about 1205 to 25 October 1268. He was a leading Anglo-Scottish noble, husband of Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway, father of one Scottish King, John Balliol, and the grandfather of another, Edward Balliol.
king of Scots (1292–6). The son of John Balliol of Barnard Castle, he was descended through his mother from David, earl of Huntingdon, the brother of William the Lion, king of Scots (1165–1214). The Balliol family held lands in France, in northern England, and in Galloway.
During the first two years of his reign, John Balliol attempted to exert his authority as king of Scotland. He had Edward I return the Scottish records that had been taken south to Berwick for examination during the Great Cause.
