Baliol

JOHN DE, (bal'e-õl,) an English baron,laid claim to the crown of Scotland on the death of queen Margaret, in 1290. His claim was disputed by several competitors, one of whom was the famous Robert Bruce. But Edward I. of England, to whom the matter was referred, decided in favor of B., who immediately did homage for his kingdom to Edward. B., however, irritated by Edward's a umption of power over him, made an alliance with the French king, and renounced fealty to Edward. War followed, and the Scots being defeated in a battle near Dunbar, B. was sent, with his son, to the Tower of London. The Pope's interce ion eventually procuring his release, B. retired to France, where he D. in1314. His son, EDWARD, invaded Scotland in 1332, and was crowned at Scone in Sept., but was soon after defeated and driven from his kingdom. With the a istance of Edward III., he was victorious in 1333 at Halidon Hill, but soon after renounced his title and throne in favor of David Bruce for an annuity. D. 1363. [s. 70]