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John Comyn III of Badenoch, nicknamed the Red ( c. 1274 – 10 February 1306), was a leading Scottish baron and magnate who played an important role in the First War of Scottish Independence. He served as Guardian of Scotland after the forced abdication of his uncle, King John Balliol ( r. 1292–1296), in 1296, and for a time commanded the ...
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May 27, 2021 · John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch or John "the Red", also known simply as the Red Comyn (died 10 February 1306) was a Scottish nobleman who was an important figure in the Wars of Scottish Independence, and was Guardian of Scotland for a time. He is best known for having been stabbed to death by King Robert I of Scotland in Dumfries.
- Joan Comyn
- circa 1269
- "The Red"
- Badenoch, Inverness-shire, Scotland
John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, lived from around 1270 to 10 February 1306. A man with links to both the Scottish and English royal families, he became a Guardian of Scotland at a crucial moment. He is best known for being murdered by Robert the Bruce in front of the high altar of the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries.
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Feb 10, 2021 · 10 February 2021. By Editorial. On the 10th February 1306, John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, known as the Red Comyn, a leading claimant to the vacant Scottish throne, is killed by his arch-rival Robert the Bruce and his supporters in front of the high altar of the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries.
Nov 17, 2022 · Husband of Eve Stewart and Alicia de Lindsay. Father of Sir John "The Black" Comyn II, Lord of Badenoch; NN de Comyn; Sir Robert Comyn, Kt.; William Comyn, of Kirkintilloch; NN Comyn and 4 others. ; Alexander Comyn; Alice Comyn; N.N. Comyn and N.N. Comyn « less. Brother of William Comyn and Richard Comyn.
John Comyn III, Lord of Badenoch, nicknamed the Red (c. 1274 – 10 February 1306), was a leading Scottish baron and magnate who played an important role in the First War of Scottish Independence. He served as Guardian of Scotland after the forced abdication of his uncle, King John Balliol, in 1296, a
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