When did the First War of Scottish Independence start and end?
Q: When did the First War of Scottish Independence start and end?
A: The First War of Scottish Independence started in 1296 and ended in 1328.
Q: When were the Scots defeated at Dunbar?
A: The Scots were defeated at Dunbar on 27 April 1296.
Q: Who abdicated in Montrose castle in 1296?
A: John Balliol abdicated in Montrose castle on 10 July 1296.
Q: Where was John Balliol imprisoned after abdicating?
A: John Balliol was imprisoned in the Tower of London at first.
Q: Who was John Balliol released into the custody of?
A: John Balliol was released into the custody of Pope Boniface VIII.
Q: When was John Balliol released from custody and where did he live the rest of his life?
A: John Balliol was released around the summer of 1301 and lived the rest of his life on his family's estates in Picardy.
Q: Who was the rightful King of Scotland after John Balliol's abdication?
A: Scotland had no monarch until the accession of Robert the Bruce in 1306.
