Battle of Bannockburn
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: British History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
- Geographical Location: Scotland
- Date: June 24, 1314
Article abstract: The Battle of Bannockburn marks the defeat of a superior English army by Scottish forces under Robert the Bruce, allowing him to secure his own reign and preserve Scotland’s independence for another four centuries.
Summary of Event
Margaret “the Maid of Norway,” heir to the throne of Scotland, died in 1290 at the age of eight. Without a clear claimant to the crown, the Scottish clans permitted an eager King Edward I of England to choose between various aristocratic candidates. Edward chose John Balliol, whom he believed he could...
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