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Q: Why is John Balliol called a puppet king?
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Why did many Scots believe John Balliol was unsuitible to be king of Scotland?

Because he was a 'puppet' king. Chosen by Edward I of England so he could control him and therefore control Scotland.


How did Edward the I treat John Balliol?

Edward I treated John Balliol with great disrespect and humiliation. He forced Balliol to abdicate as King of Scotland in 1296 and imprisoned him for years. This marked the beginning of English domination over Scotland.


Which king chose Edward I for Scotland?

Edward I was not King of Scotland. He was King of England. You may be getting your words mixed up. Edward chose John Balliol as King of Scotland so he could control him. He was a puppet King but rebelled and was imprisoned in France. William Wallace continued the rebellion in his name.


Was there a Scottish king when Wallace was alive?

Yes. His name was John Balliol. A puppet king of King Edward I of England.


Who were john balliols heirs?

John Balliol's heirs were his son Edward Balliol, who briefly ruled as King of Scotland, and his daughter Eleanor, who married Henry de Beaumont. Edward Balliol's attempted reign sparked the First War of Scottish Independence.


Why did Scotland have no king in the battle of Stirling bridge?

Technically John Balliol was still king, but he was in exile in France following his forced abdication.


What happened in 1320 in Scotland?

The proper title is King of Scots. Robert I (the Bruce).


Why did edward choose john balliol to be king of Scotland?

edward the first of england chose john balliol to be king of scotland for many reasopns; one was that balliol had a stronger claim he was the grandson of the first daughter of david earl of huntington he would be easier to control than bruce he agreed that edward was his overlord he paid homage to edward 2 times


Why did the war of independence broke out?

King Alexander III died without a direct heir, the throne Of Scotland passed to his seven year old granddaughter, Margaret of Norway. She died en route to Scotland for her coronation. The nobility of Scotland turned to King Edward I of England to judge between the various claimants to the throne. Edward choose John Balliol as the next king, and forced Balliol to act as his puppet. Balliol eventually rebelled against Edward, this failed and Edward forced him to abdicate, and assumed power over Scotland himself. This lead to the wars of Independence, firstly under Wallace and Murray, and latterly under Robert The Bruce.


Who was king of Scotland after Alexander III?

He was succeeded by his grand-daughter Margaret, the Maid of Norway, who died before she was crowned. The Guardians of Scotland became the head of state until 1292 when John Balliol took the crown.


Why was King John called the phony king?

He was a murderer


What did king john signed?

King John signed something called Magna Carta.