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Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of Old Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence.
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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)
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)
Battle of Old Byland
Battle during the Wars of Scottish Independence (1322)
The Battle of Old Byland was a significant encounter between Scots and English troops in Yorkshire in October 1322, forming part of the Wars of Scottish Independence. It was a victory for the Scots, the most significant since Bannockburn.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
October 14
Day of the year
October 14 is the 287th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 78 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)