John Balliol was imprisoned in the Tower of London. However, in 1299 he was allowed to return to his family estates at Bailleu in France, where he lived until his death in April 1313 at the age of 63. His claim to the throne passed to his son, Edward Balliol.

When was Balliol King of Scotland?

John, also called John De Balliol, or Baliol, (born c. 1250—died April 1313, Château Galliard, Normandy, Fr.), king of Scotland from 1292 to 1296, the youngest son of John de Balliol and his wife Dervorguilla, daughter and heiress of the lord of Galloway.

Why did Balliol become king?

In November 1292 Edward I decided that John Balliol had the strongest claim to the throne and therefore would become King of Scotland. Edward had an understanding of the law and made his judgement by considering the laws of inheritance. ... Hence, Balliol was first in line to the throne, before Bruce.