Harold Godwinson vs John Balliol

Harold defeated an invading Norwegian army under King Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire. The victory was decisive, but Harold's army was weakened and exhausted.

Harold's army was defeated by William of Normandy at Hastings on October 14. Harold was killed in the battle, traditionally by an arrow in the eye, ending Anglo-Saxon rule in England.

Harold was crowned king of England on January 6, 1066, the day after Edward the Confessor's death. His claim was contested by William of Normandy and Harald Hardrada of Norway.

John Balliol, as a claimant, was party to the Treaty of Birgham which arranged the marriage of Margaret, Maid of Norway to Edward II. The treaty promised Scottish independence, but it was never fully implemented after Margaret's death.

John Balliol was selected as King of Scots by Edward I of England after the Great Cause arbitration. Edward I oversaw the selection process and Balliol swore fealty to him, effectively making Scotland a vassal state.

John Balliol's Scottish army was decisively defeated by English forces under John de Warenne at Dunbar. The defeat led to Balliol's abdication and Edward I's conquest of Scotland, with the Stone of Destiny taken to Westminster.

John Balliol abdicated the Scottish throne after his defeat at Dunbar. He was stripped of his royal regalia and imprisoned in the Tower of London, later being exiled to France. His reign ended with Scotland under English occupation.