Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameSir John Scrymgeour of Dudhope 
Death1332, Battle of Dupplin Moor, Scotland
FatherNicholas Scrymgeour of Dudhope (~1290-)
Misc. Notes
Battle of Dupplin Moor 1332
The death of Robert the Bruce in 1329 left Scotland with a four-year-old king. David II (1329-71) had a right to the throne solely because of the career and residual influence of his father. His claim to the throne was far from absolute and, from 1329 was challenged by Edward Balliol (son of King John). In September 1332, Balliol (backed by significant English forces) won a victory against the supporters of David II at Dupplin Moor, whereafter he was crowned King of Scots at Scone.
David II was sent to France for his own safety in 1334 but Balliol was driven from Scotland a matter of months later. David returned to Scotland in 1341 and pursued a foreign policy largely in French interests.
The death of Robert the Bruce in 1329 left Scotland with a four-year-old king. David II (1329-71) had a right to the throne solely because of the career and residual influence of his father. His claim to the throne was far from absolute and, from 1329 was challenged by Edward Balliol (son of King John). In September 1332, Balliol (backed by significant English forces) won a victory against the supporters of David II at Dupplin Moor, whereafter he was crowned King of Scots at Scone.
David II was sent to France for his own safety in 1334 but Balliol was driven from Scotland a matter of months later. David returned to Scotland in 1341 and pursued a foreign policy largely in French interests.