John Comyn III
Nobleman, Guardian of Scotland
John Comyn III (1274-1306) was a Scottish noble killed in 1306 by Robert the Bruce as Comyn was a rival for the throne.
| John Comyn III | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Badenoch | |
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| Reign | 1302 - 10 February 1306 |
| Predecessor | John Comyn II |
| Born | c. 1274 Badenoch, Kingdom of Scotland[1] |
| Died | 10 February 1306 Greyfriars, Dumfries |
Murder
changeOn 10 February 1306 at Greyfriars in Dumfries, Scotland. Comyn was murdered by Robert the Bruce and Roger de Kirkpatrick, due to Comyn claiming the throne due to his claim that he is descended from a previous Scottish king, Donald III (r. 1093-1094, 1094-1097).
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