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John Comyn, Earl of Buchan

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John Comyn, 3rd Earl of Buchan was a chief opponent of Robert the Bruce in the civil war that paralleled the War of Scottish Independence. He should not be confused with the better known John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, who was his cousin, and who was killed by Bruce in Dumfries in March 1306. Confusion between the two men has affected the study of this period of history.

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Occupation: sheriff
Position held: Member of the Parliament of Scotland
Citizenship: Scotland
Born: 1250
Died: 1308

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Isabella MacDuff, Countess of Buchanspouse Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchanfather Elizabeth de Quincymother

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