Aymer de Valence Biography

Birth of Aymer de Valence, son of William de Valence Earl of Pembroke

Fights at Stirling Bridge for Edward I

Takes part in the invasion of Scotland

Leads Edward IIs army against the Scots

By the middle of summer Pembroke make his base at Perth, where he was joined by many of the supporters of John Comyn

Edward I appoints Aymer de Valence, Comyns brother-in-law, and the future Earl of Pembroke, as his plenipotentiary in Scotland, with powers to raise the Dragon Banner, signifying that no quarter would be given to Bruce

Edward II & Pembroke lay siege to Kildrummy after victory at Methven

Routes the Army of Robert Bruce

Defeated by Robert Bruce who gains revenge for defeat at the Battle of Methven

Supports the rebellion of the Ordainers against King Edward's favorite Piers Gaveston

Gaveston is placed in Valences custody

Supports Edward II when Lancaster has Gaveston taken from Pembroke & executed

Takes part in Edward IIs failed attempt to capture Stirling Castle

Shares in Edward IIs defeat by the Scots, commands the rearward division

A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret

A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret

Aymer brokers a deal when Lancaster agrees to relinquish power, in return for a pardon for himself and his followers. A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret

Defeat of Thomas of Lancaster marks the rise of the Despensers & decline of Pembroke

Death of Aymer de Valence