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Podcast: Rex Factor
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S2.31 John Balliol
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 01:10:22
Publish Date: 2016-10-19 16:03:53
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After being chosen to be King of Scots in 1292, John Balliol had a tough job on his hands. He had not been raised for kingship, the nobility were divided and, most worryingly of all, Edward I of England had established himself as feudal lord of Scotland and was determined to make this clear to all concerned. Could Balliol restore Scotland's prosperity and remain independent from England or would the task be too big for him to face?

 

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