Edward I

  • 1298: Edward I defeats William Wallace at Falkirk

    On 22 July 1298, an English army led by Edward I defeated William Wallace’s Scottish forces near Falkirk. It was Edward’s largest military success in Scotland, but it did not end the war. Wallace had become Guardian of Scotland after the Scottish victory at Stirling Bridge in September 1297. The English army there had attempted…

  • 1307: Edward I dies on campaign against Scotland

    On 7 July 1307, King Edward I died at Burgh by Sands in Cumberland while leading another campaign against Scotland. He had ruled England since 1272 and spent much of his later reign trying to bring Scotland under English control. Edward was about sixty-eight years old when he died. His army was moving north to…