or BALLIO, (Sir John de), founder of Balliol-college, in Oxford, was the son of Hugh Baliol, of Bernard's castle, in the diocese of Durham; and was a person very eminent for his power and riches. During the contests and wars between King Henry III. and his barons, he firmly adhered to the king. In 1263, he began the foundation and endowment of Balliol-college, which was afterwards perfected by his widow. He died in the year 1269.

BALIOL, or BOILLIOL, (John), the brother of Alexander king of Scotland, and competitor with Robert Bruce for that crown.