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John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch

Nobleman, Guardian of Scotland · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died 1306

John Comyn III of Badenoch, nicknamed the Red, was a leading Scottish baron and magnate who played an important role in the First War of Scottish Independence.

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He served as Guardian of Scotland after the forced abdication of his uncle, King John Balliol, in 1296, and for a time commanded the defence of Scotland against English attacks. Comyn was stabbed to death by Robert the Bruce before the altar at the church of the Greyfriars at Dumfries.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 1306