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Who was Robert the Bruce's chief rival for the throne, also appointed a Guardian of Scotland?
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John Comyn of Badenoch was Robert the Bruce's chief rival for the throne, also appointed a Guardian of Scotland. In 1306, Robert killed John in a church, which led to him being excommunicated by the pope and his army being defeated by the English at the Battle of Methven.
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