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In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated English troops under Edward II near Bannockburn, Scotland.
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First War of Scottish Independence
1296–1328 war between England and Scotland
The First War of Scottish Independence was the first of a series of wars between England and Scotland. It lasted from the English invasion of Scotland in 1296 until the de jure restoration of Scottish independence with the Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton in 1328. De facto…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Robert the Bruce
King of Scotland from 1306 to 1329
Robert I, popularly known as Robert the Bruce, was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329. Robert led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. He fought successfully during his reign to restore Scotland to an independent kingdom and is…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Battle of Bannockburn
1314 battle during the First War of Scottish Independence
The Battle of Bannockburn was fought on 23–24 June 1314, between the army of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and the army of King Edward II of England, during the First War of Scottish Independence. It was a decisive victory for Robert Bruce and formed a major turning point in…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Edward II of England
King of England from 1307 to 1327
Edward II, also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. The fourth son of Edward I, Edward became the heir to the throne following the death of his older brother Alphonso. Beginning in 1300, Edward…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Bannockburn
Area of Stirling, Scotland
Bannockburn is an area immediately south of the centre of Stirling in Scotland. It is part of the City of Stirling. It is named after the Bannock Burn, a stream running through the town before flowing into the River Forth.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)