Excommunication
Excommunicated by the papal nuncio when the English Parliament meets in Carlisle
Role range: 1306-1329
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Robert I the Bruce Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Robert I the Bruce through 136 dated historical records for Scotland.
Robert I the Bruce, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1307–1315Years on this page
1307
Papal Nuncio
Excommunicated by the papal nuncio when the English Parliament meets in Carlisle
Role range: 1306-1329
Battle of Loudon Hill
The English are defeated by the Scots at the Battle of Loundoun Hill lead by Robert I of Scotland
Role range: 1306-1329
Death of Robert I the Bruce
The death of Edward I eases Robert Bruces nationalist struggle against the English
Role range: 1306-1329
Battle of Halidon Hill
Robert Bruce returns from Ireland & defeats the English under de Valence
Role range: 1306-1329
Capture of Urquhart Castle
Robert Bruce captures Urquhart Castle & places it in the care of Sir Thomas Ranpolph, the Earl of Moray
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Urquhart Castle
Robert Bruce captures Urquhart Castle & places it in the care of Sir Thomas Ranpolph, the Earl of Moray
Role range: 1306-1329
Execution of Bruce Brothers
Several of Robert's brothers were captured and executed by the English during the struggle for the Scottish crown.
Role range: 1306-1329
Exile of Robert I the Bruce
Robert I the Bruce returns to Scotland
Role range: 1306-1329
Guerrilla Campaign
Robert used mobile guerrilla tactics against English forces and Scottish opponents after returning to active campaigning.
Role range: 1306-1329
Invasion of Scotland
The aging Edward I decides to come to Scotland at the head of a large army to punish the Scots rebellion but the now weak and sick king is ineffectual as a military leader
Role range: 1306-1329
Rebellion of punish the Scots
The aging Edward I decides to come to Scotland at the head of a large army to punish the Scots rebellion but the now weak and sick king is ineffectual as a military leader.
Role range: 1306-1329
Rule of Scotland
A series of successful campaigns against the Comyns and their allies leaves Roert I the Bruce in control of most of Scotland
Role range: 1306-1329
1308
Battle of Inverurie
Robert defeated the forces of John Comyn, Earl of Buchan, at Inverurie and broke major Comyn resistance in the north-east.
Role range: 1306-1329
Robert receives recognition from Philip IV of France
Robert receives recognition from Philip IV of France
Role range: 1306-1329
Battle of the Pass of Brander
Robert defeated the MacDougalls of Lorn at the Pass of Brander during his campaign to secure western Scotland.
Role range: 1306-1329
Capture of Dunstaffnage Castle
Robert captured Dunstaffnage Castle after defeating the MacDougalls and consolidating his authority in Argyll.
Role range: 1306-1329
Harrying of Buchan
After defeating the Earl of Buchan, Robert ordered a destructive campaign against Comyn lands and supporters in the region.
Role range: 1306-1329
1309
Parliament
Robert holds his 1st Parliament in St Andrews
Role range: 1306-1329
Rule of Scotland
Robert I the Bruce is recognized as sole ruler by the French King and despite his earlier excommunication, even receives the support of the Scottish Church
Role range: 1306-1329
1310
Avoidance of Edward II Campaign
Robert avoided a major pitched battle during Edward II's Scottish expedition and preserved his forces while the English campaign stalled.
Role range: 1306-1329
Invasion of England
Edward II launches his 1st raid into Scotland but is turned back
Role range: 1306-1329
1311
Invasion of England
Robert I the Bruce drives out the English garrisons in all their Scottish strongholds except Stirling and invades northern England
Role range: 1306-1329
Invasion of Scotland
Edward II launches his 2nd raid into Scotland but is turned back
Role range: 1306-1329
Rule of Scotland
Robert I the Bruce drives out the English garrisons in all their Scottish strongholds except Stirling and invades northern England
Role range: 1306-1329
1312
Treaty with Norway
Robert concluded an agreement with Norway that confirmed earlier arrangements concerning the western islands and Scottish-Norwegian relations.
Role range: 1306-1329
1313
Rule of Lothian
Completes rule over Lothian & with it virtually all of Scotland
Role range: 1306-1329
Campaign on the Isle of Man
Robert campaigned on the Isle of Man as Scottish power expanded around the Irish Sea.
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Edinburgh
Captures Edinburgh Castle
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Linlithgow
Captures Linlithgow Castle
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Perth
Captures Perth Castle
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Roxborough
Captures Roxburgh Castle
Role range: 1306-1329
1314
Death of Henry de Bohun
Robert killed Henry de Bohun in single combat during the opening fighting before the main Battle of Bannockburn.
Role range: 1306-1329
Battle of Bannockburn
Wins the recognition of Scottish independence. English losses are about 10,000, the Scots lose 4,000
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Stirling
Defeats Edward II when he fails to relieve Stirling Castle
Role range: 1306-1329
Battle of Bannockburn
After Banockburn invades England as far as Richmond in Yorkshire
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Edinburgh
Recaptures Edinburgh from Edward I
Role range: 1306-1329
1315
Ayr Succession Settlement
A parliament at Ayr addressed the succession to Robert's crown while his brother Edward remained an important potential heir.
Role range: 1306-1329
Invasion of England
Launches raids as far south as Yorkshire
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Berwick
Edward II fails to recapture Berwick
Role range: 1306-1329
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.