Siege of Carlisle
Robert led an unsuccessful siege of Carlisle during renewed Scottish operations in northern England.
Role range: 1306-1329
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Robert I the Bruce Biography and Timeline — Page 3
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.
136Distinct records
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1315–1328Years on this page
1315
1316
Capture of Hebrides
Robert I the Bruce captures the Hebrides
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Hebrides
Robert I the Bruce captures the Hebrides
Role range: 1306-1329
1317
Siege of Dublin
Robert & Edward Bruce invade Dublin. Richard de Burgh is arrested by Dublins Mayor who defends Dublin
Role range: 1306-1329
1318
Scone Succession Settlement
A parliament at Scone revised arrangements for the Scottish succession after the death of Edward Bruce.
Role range: 1306-1329
Death of Edward Bruce
The death of Robert's brother Edward Bruce in Ireland altered the immediate succession arrangements of the Bruce dynasty.
Role range: 1306-1329
Capture of Berwick
Robert I the Bruce captures Berwick
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Berwick
Robert I the Bruce captures Berwick
Role range: 1306-1329
1319
Arrest of Isabella
Robert captures Queen Isabella at York
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Berwick
Edward fails to capture Berwick because the English Earls defend their own lands
Role range: 1306-1329
Strengthening of Berwick Defences
Robert strengthened Berwick's fortifications after the town survived an English attempt to recover it.
Role range: 1306-1329
1320
Constitution of Scotland
Symbolic of the Scottish constitution in the 17th Century
Role range: 1306-1329
Declaration of Arbroath
Symbolic of the Scottish constitution in the 17th Century. Declares Scottish independence. Addressed to the Pope to lift the excommunication from Robert I the Bruce
Role range: 1306-1329
Declaration of Arbroath
Declares Scottish independence, the Declaration of Arbroath
Role range: 1306-1329
Suppression of Soulis Conspiracy
Robert's government uncovered and suppressed the conspiracy associated with William de Soulis and other Scottish nobles.
Role range: 1306-1329
Declaration of Arbroath
Symbolic of the Scottish constitution in the 17th Century. Declares Scottish independence, the Declaration of Arbroath. Declares Scottish independence. Addressed to the Pope to lift the excommunication from Robert I the Bruce
Role range: 1306-1329
Independence of Scotland
Declares Scottish independence, the Declaration of Arbroath
Role range: 1306-1329
1322
Peace
Agrees a truce with England which lasts for 13 yrs
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of Berwick
Edward II agrees a truce because he cannot stop northern counties making peace
Role range: 1306-1329
Battle of Byland
Defeats an invasion attempt by Edward II
Role range: 1306-1329
Siege of North Riding
Crosses the Solway & ravages the North Riding
Role range: 1306-1329
1323
Excommunication
Pope John recognizes Robert King of Scotland but does not lift the excommunication
Role range: 1306-1329
Peace Treaty
Signs a favourable peace Treaty with the English
Role range: 1306-1329
Recognition of Robert King of Scotland
Pope John recognizes Robert King of Scotland but does not lift the excommunication. A treay of mutual assistance is negotiated between Scotland & France
Role range: 1306-1329
Succession
Pope John recognizes Robert King of Scotland but does not lift the excommunication
Role range: 1306-1329
1324
Birth of David
Birth of David, son & heir
Role range: 1306-1329
1326
Parliament
The Parliament of Scotland agrees to pay 1/10th of their revenues to Robert
Role range: 1306-1329
Taxation
The Parliament of Scotland agrees to pay 1/10th of their revenues to Robert
Role range: 1306-1329
1327
Recognition of Robert as King of Scotland
The excommunication ban against Robert I the Bruce is lifted. The English Parliament recognizes Robert as King of Scotland. Roberts son & heir David marries Edward IIIs sister Joan in Berwick
Role range: 1306-1329
Treaty of Corbeuil
Re-establishes the "auld alliance" between France & Scotland with Charles IV
Role range: 1306-1329
1328
Border Settlement
The treaty recognizes Scotland's traditional border with England
Role range: 1306-1329
Recognition of Kingship
Robert is recognized as lawful king by the English peace settlement
Role range: 1306-1329
Succession Secured
The treaty recognizes Robert's heirs and successors as Scottish rulers
Role range: 1306-1329
Border Settlement
The treaty recognizes Scotland's established border with England
Role range: 1296-1328 – 1306-1329
Bruce Succession Secured
The treaty protects succession through Robert I's heirs
Role range: 1296-1328 – 1306-1329
Compensation Agreed
Scotland agrees compensation payments as part of the peace
Role range: 1296-1328 – 1306-1329
English Overlordship Renounced
England renounces claims of superiority over the Scottish crown
Role range: 1296-1328 – 1306-1329
Treaty of Edinburgh
Robert I secures English recognition of Scottish independence
Role range: 1296-1328 – 1306-1329
War Ends
The First War of Scottish Independence ends by treaty
Role range: 1296-1328 – 1306-1329
Independence of Scotland
Under the Treaty of Northampton Edward III recognizes Scottish independence
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.