Historical eventJuly 221298

First War of Scottish Independence

First War of Scottish Independence: English forces led by Edward I defeated William Wallace's Scottish troops at the Battle of Falkirk.

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When
Tuesday, July 22 1298728 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1290s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1298.

What happened

The First War of Scottish Independence was the first of a series of different wars between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of 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 independence was established in 1314 AD following an English defeat at the Battle of Bannockburn.

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When did First War of Scottish Independence happen?

July 22 1298 — 728 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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