1298
Exile of William Wallace
Seeks exile in France after the Battle of Falkirk
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Seeks exile in France after the Battle of Falkirk
Edward I reviews his army which consists of 12,500 infantry, English, Welsh, and Irish, alongside the cavalry, the veterans of his French wars
Edward I crosses the Tweed by Coldstream with 12,500 or more foot and over 2,500 horse, veterans of his campaigns in France and Wales
Commands the Scotish cavalry which is forced from the field of battle
Defeats Wallaces army near Falkirk leaving Edward in control of south east Scotland
Wallace falls from power after defeat at the Battle of Falkirk. Decides to face the English in open battle, falls victim to English archers. About 15,000 Scots are slain & Wallace retreats, burning Stirling & Perth on his way
Helps Edward I defeat William Wallace
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