John II Comyn, Lord of Badenoch (d. 1302) or John "the Black", also known as Black Comyn, a Scottish nobleman, was a Guardian of Scotland, and one of the six Regents for Margaret, Maid of Norway. His father was John I Comyn, Lord of Badenoch. As a descendant of King Donald III, Comyn was one of the thirteen Competitors for the Crown of Scotland but did not aggressively push his claim for fear of jeopardising that of his brother-in-law John de Balliol, King of Scotland. Comyn - as head of the most powerful noble family in Scotland - was a committed ally of Balliol and assisted him in his struggle against Edward. It has even been suggested that the Comyn family were the driving force behind both the Balliol kingship and the revolt against Edward's demands. However, Comyn submitted to the English king in 1296. Comyn married Alianora de Balliol, daughter of John de Balliol of Barnard Castle, sister of King John of Scotland. Together they had John III Comyn, Lord of Badenoch.[1][2] John II Comyn, Lord of Badenoch died at Lochindorb Castle in 1302.
Notes
- ^ SCOTTISH ROYAL LINEAGE - THE HOUSE OF ATHOLL Part 2 of 6 Burkes Peerage. Retrieved on 2007-11-01
- ^ Comyn01 @ Stirnet Retrieved on 2007-11-04
| Preceded by John I |
Lord of Badenoch 1277-1302 |
Succeeded by John III |
