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'''John Baliol''' was chosen by [[Edward I]] of England as ruler of [[Scotland]]. Baliol worked towards improving and modernising the Scottish law system by appointing many new sheriffs. Baliol also worked to further increase international trade, especially with [[France]].
'''John Baliol''' (c. 1249 - late 1314) also known as Toom Tabard (meaning Empty Coat) was chosen by [[Edward I]] of England as ruler of [[Scotland]]. Baliol worked towards improving and modernising the Scottish law system by appointing many new sheriffs. Baliol also worked to further increase international trade, especially with [[France]].
However, since Baliol was chosen by Edward I, this had made the English king think he could be Scotland's overlord. He summoned Baliol to appear in English courts and demanded that Scottish nobles join the English army.
However, since Baliol was chosen by Edward I, this had made the English king think he could be Scotland's overlord. He summoned Baliol to appear in English courts and demanded that Scottish nobles join the English army.
In 1296 Edward I sent an army into Scotland and engaged the Scottish army in battle, this battle is now known as the Battle of Dunbar. The English defeated Baliol's small army with ease, and Baliol was captured by English knights he was then taken before Edward I and was Stripped of his Royal surcoat (a shirt like garment worn over the chestplate of a suit of armour).
In 1296 Edward I sent an army into Scotland and engaged the Scottish army in battle, this battle is now known as the Battle of Dunbar. The English defeated Baliol's small army with ease, and Baliol was captured by English knights he was then taken before Edward I and was Stripped of his Royal surcoat (a shirt like garment worn over the chestplate of a suit of armour).
After the Dunbar debacle Baliol was imprisoned in the [[Tower of London]].
After the Dunbar debacle Baliol was imprisoned in the [[Tower of London]].
He was then sent into exile where he died in France in late 1314/early 1315.
<ref>The History of Scotland by Fiona Macdonald (Lomond Books, 2005)</ref>
<ref>The History of Scotland by Fiona Macdonald (Lomond Books, 2005)</ref>