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|name=John, King of Scotland

|name=John, King of Scotland

|image=

|image=

|birth_date=1249<ref>https://www.geni.com/people/John-de-Baliol-King-of-Scots/6000000002188316509</ref>

|birth_date=April 1249<ref>https://ancestorsbeta.familysearch.org/en/GMJ4-KHB/john-balliol-ii%2C-king-of-scotland%2C-lord-of-galloway-1249-1314</ref>

|birth_place=Bernard Castle

|birth_place=Barnard Castle

|death_date=c. November 25, 1314

|death_date=c. November 25, 1314

|death_place=Chateau de Helicourt

|death_place=Chateau de Helicourt

|succeeded=[[Robert the Bruce]]

|succeeded=[[Robert the Bruce]]

}}

}}

'''John Baliol''' (c. 1249 - November 25, 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]].

'''John Baliol''' (1249-1314) 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 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 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.