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Edward Balliol, whose father John was briefly King of Scotland, gave up his claim to the throne in exchange for an English pension.

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Edward Balliol

Claimant to the Scottish throne (c. 1283–1364)

Edward Balliol or Edward de Balliol was a claimant to the Scottish throne during the Second War of Scottish Independence. With English help, he ruled parts of the kingdom from 1332 to 1356.
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John Balliol

King of Scots from 1292 to 1296

John Balliol or John de Balliol, known derisively as Toom Tabard, was King of Scots from 1292 to 1296. Little is known of his early life. After the death of Margaret, Maid of Norway, Scotland entered an interregnum during which several competitors for the Crown of Scotland put…
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List of Scottish monarchs

Scottish monarchs until 1707

The monarch of Scotland was the head of state of the Kingdom of Scotland. According to tradition, Kenneth I MacAlpin was the founder and first King of the Kingdom of Scotland.
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