1297 in History

Concludes a Treaty of alliance with Guy, Count of Flanders

Guardian of the Scotish Kingdom during the imprisonment of King Baliol

Wishart is arrested

Defects to the side of Wallace, and becomes Wallaces standard bearer

Appears on a dais outside Westminster Hall & successfully appeals for tax increases

Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council

Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council

Returns to Scotland & is knighted

Bruce's submission temporarily ends his resistance to Percy and Clifford in the campaign.

Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland

Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland

Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland

Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland

Robert I the Bruce is forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford

Appointed Warden of Scotland

After the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Sir Andrew de Moray, Wallaces friend and right hand military adviser died of the terrible wounds he had received at Stirling Bridge

Robert I the Bruce is forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford

Forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford

Robert I the Bruce is defeated by the English

Wallace & his followers take refuge in the Forest of Selkirk

After the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Sir Andrew de Moray, Wallaces friend and right hand military adviser died of the terrible wounds he had received at Stirling Bridge

Surrey retreats to York with a fraction of his army intact. Routes the troops of the Earl of Surrey

Routed by William Wallace