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S2.31 John Balliol
FromRex Factor
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Length:
75 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Oct 19, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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