When the crown of Scotland became vacant in September 1290 on the death of the seven-year-old Queen Margaret, 13 claimants to the throne came forward. Those with the most credible claims were John Bal
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The Guardians of Scotland were regents who governed the Kingdom of Scotland from 1286 until 1292 and from 1296 until 1306. During the many years of minority in Scotland's subsequent history, there wer
Competitors for the Crown of Scotland
…Robert de Brus, 5th Lord of Annandale (also spelled "Bruce"); John Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings; and Floris V, Count of Holland. Fearing civil war, the Guardians of Scotland asked Edward I of England to arbitrate. Before agreeing, he obtained concessions going some way to revive English overlordship over the Scots. A…
Great Seal appointed for the Government of the Realm after death of King Alexander III.