Alliance Edward I and Guy, Count of Flanders
Concludes a Treaty of alliance with Guy, Count of Flanders
Historical events in 1297
74 historical records
January 12971 historical events
June 12975 historical events
Rule of Esssex
Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland
Rule of Northumberland
Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland
Rule of Essex
Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland
Rule of Northumberland
Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland
Defection
Defects to the side of Wallace, and becomes Wallaces standard bearer
July 12978 historical events
Invasion of France
Appears on a dais outside Westminster Hall & successfully appeals for tax increases
Battle of Irvine
Robert I the Bruce is forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford
Result of Surrender of Robert I the Bruce
Bruce's submission temporarily ends his resistance to Percy and Clifford in the campaign.
Surrender of Robert I the Bruce
Robert I the Bruce is forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford
Arrest of William Wishart
Wishart is arrested
Battle of Irvine
Robert I the Bruce is defeated by the English
Battle of Selkirk
Wallace & his followers take refuge in the Forest of Selkirk
Battle of Irvine
Forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford
August 12972 historical events
Invasion of France
Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council
Invasion of France
Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council
September 12972 historical events
Battle of Stirling Bridge
Routed by William Wallace
Battle of Stirling Bridge
Surrey retreats to York with a fraction of his army intact. Routes the troops of the Earl of Surrey
November 12972 historical events
Battle of Stirling Bridge
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
Death of Andrew de Moray
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
December 12973 historical events
Knighthood
Returns to Scotland & is knighted
Arrest of John Balliol
Guardian of the Scotish Kingdom during the imprisonment of King Baliol
Warden
Appointed Warden of Scotland
Charter of the Forest
Forced to confirm the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest
Constitution of England
Forced to confirm the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest
Magna Carta
Forced to confirm the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest
Warden
Appointed Warden of Scotland
Marriage
Edward I betrothes Edward II to Philippa daughter the Count of Flanders
Marriage
Edward I betrothes Edward II to Philippa daughter of the Count of Flanders
Marriage
Following her husbands death in 1295, Joan clandestinely marries Ralph de Monthermer, 1st Baron Monthermer, a knight in her household
Invasion of Gascony
Joins the Earl of Norfolk in refusing to serve in Gascony
Invasion of Gascony
Norfolk & Hereford lead a party who persuade Edward I not to invade Gascony
Rule of Gascony
The Pope intervenes, England & France agree peace & Gascony is returned to England. A truce is concluded which leaves virtually all of Gascony in French hands
Siege of Stirling
Stirling Castle is captured by the Scots
Charter
Helps force Edward I to confirm the Charter of Liberties
Royal Ward
Appointed Royal Ward for the future Edward II
Canonization
His piety, concern for justice & death on the Crusades leads to his canonization
Rule of Aquitaine
Accepts the arbitration of the Pope to restore Aquitaine to Edward I
Invasion of Scotland
Accompanies Edward I on his invasion of Scotland
Rule of Gascony
The Pope intervenes, England & France agree peace & Gascony is returned to England
Battle of Furnes
The Flemish are defeated at the Battle of Furnes during their struggle for independence from France
Furnes Victory over Flemish Forces
Philip IV's forces defeat Flemish resistance near Furnes during the struggle for control of Flanders.
Independence of France
The Flemish are defeated at the Battle of Furnes during their struggle for independence from France
Rule of Flanders
The Flemish are defeated at the Battle of Furnes during their struggle for independence from France
Rule of Gascony
The Pope intervenes, England & France agree peace & Gascony is returned to England
Invasion of Scotland
Drives the English out of Perth, Stirling & Lanark
Siege of Lanark
Drives the English out of Perth, Stirling & Lanark
Siege of Stirling
Drives the English out of Perth, Stirling & Lanark
Guardian
Wallace becomes the sole Guardian of Scotland, holding it for Toom Tabard (John Balliol), meaning "empty coat", whether or not Wallace actually supported Balliol, he was now alone in his fight to secure Scotlands freedom
Interregnum
Moray shared leadership of the national resistance before dying from battle wounds.
Interregnum
Wallace emerged as Guardian while Scotland lacked an accepted resident king.
Defection
Openly supports William Wallace
Invasion of England
Supports William Wallace
Siege of Sanquhar
William Wallace defeats the English at Dalswinton & then raises the siege of Sanquhar. Captures Sanquhar castle before being in turn besieged
Battle of Stirling Bridge
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
Battle of Stirling Bridge
After the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Sir Andrew de Moray, Wallace's friend and right hand military adviser died of the terrible wounds he had received at Stirling Bridge.
Battle of Stirling Bridge
Wallace becomes the sole Guardian of Scotland, holding it for Toom Tabard (John Balliol), meaning "empty coat", whether or not Wallace actually supported Balliol, he was now alone in his fight to secure Scotland's freedom.
Battle of Stirling Bridge
William Wallace joins forces with the Andrew de Moray and virtually frees Scotland of English occupation.
Invasion of Cumberland
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
Invasion of England
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
Invasion of Westmorland
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
Massacre
The English at the garrison of Lanark are massacred
Siege of Cumberland
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
Siege of Dalswinton
William Wallace defeats the English at Dalswinton & then raises the siege of Sanquhar
Siege of Dundee
Lays siege to Dundee after the defeat at Irvine
Siege of Lanark
The English at the garrison of Lanark are massacred. Drives the English out of Perth, Stirling & Lanark. Attacks Lanark & kills the English sheriff
Siege of Northumberland
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
Siege of Perth
Wallace drives the English out of Perth, Stirling & Lanark
Siege of Sanquhar
William Wallace defeats the English at Dalswinton & then raises the siege of Sanquhar
Siege of Scone
Marches to Scone from Lanark & expels the English Justiciar
Siege of Stirling
Drives the English out of Perth, Stirling & Lanark
Siege of Westmorland
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
Guardian
Wallace becomes the sole Guardian of Scotland, holding it for Toom Tabard (John Balliol), meaning "empty coat", whether or not Wallace actually supported Balliol, he was now alone in his fight to secure Scotlands freedom
Battle of Falkirk
Fights the English at the Battle of Falkirk