deaths
September 11, 1297
Hugh de Cressingham, English Treasurer
Hugh de Cressingham
Sir Hugh de Cressingham was the treasurer of the English administration in Scotland from 1296 to 1297. He was an adviser to John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. He suggested a full-scale attack across the bridge, which cost the English the battle and led to his death.
Treasurer
A treasurer is a person responsible for the financial operations of a government, business, or other organization.
September 11
September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 111 days remain until the end of the year.