King of Scots. Son of John Balliol and Devorgilla, through whom he was a descendant of the royal Dunkeld line. Chosen by England's Edward I to fill the Scottish throne left vacant by the death of Margaret, Maid of Norway. He was crowned at Scone on November 30, 1292. He married Isabel de Warrenne in February of 1280, together they had two sons and a daughter. John signed a treaty with France in 1295 which would become the "auld alliance" and influence Scotland's foreign relations for more than 300 years. In 1296 he attempted to deny his earlier allegiance to Edward I, and was forced to abdicate on July 10. He died in Normandy at the age of 63.
King of Scots. Son of John Balliol and Devorgilla, through whom he was a descendant of the royal Dunkeld line. Chosen by England's Edward I to fill the Scottish throne left vacant by the death of Margaret, Maid of Norway. He was crowned at Scone on November 30, 1292. He married Isabel de Warrenne in February of 1280, together they had two sons and a daughter. John signed a treaty with France in 1295 which would become the "auld alliance" and influence Scotland's foreign relations for more than 300 years. In 1296 he attempted to deny his earlier allegiance to Edward I, and was forced to abdicate on July 10. He died in Normandy at the age of 63.
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