Assassination of John Comyn
Stabbed by Robert Bruce at a Church in Dumfries, Comyn is John Balliols heir
Historical events in 1306
61 historical records
February 13064 historical events
Death of John Comyn
Death of John Comyn, assassinated by Robert I the Bruce
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland
Assassination of John Comyn
Stabs John Comyn to death when he refuses to abandon support for King John. Stabs John Comyn, heir to John Balliol, to death at a Church in Dumfries. Robert Bruce and a small party of his followers kill John Comyn, also known as the Red Comyn, before the high altar of the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries
March 13069 historical events
Interregnum
Robert Bruce was crowned King of Scots, ending the second interregnum.
Coronation
Has neither the Stone nor the crown of destiny but a glden "coronella" is substituted. Crowned by Isabel, Countess of Buchan who claims the "MacDuff right"
Coronation
Crowns her husband, Robert I the Bruce
Coronation
Officiates in the coronation of Robert I the Bruce
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland at Scone at a 2nd ceremonial coronation within 2 days
Assassination of John Comyn
William Wishart grants absolution to Robert Bruce for his assassination of John Comyn
Invasion of Scotland
As soon as Edward I hears of Robert Is coronation he prepares for war
Assassination of John Comyn
William Wishart grants absolution to Robert Bruce for his assassination of John Comyn
Invasion of Scotland
As soon as Edward I hears of the coronation he prepares for war
May 13066 historical events
Invasion of Scotland
Edward holds a banquet and vows by the God of Heaven and these swans to avenge the death of John Comyn and the treachery of the Scots
Knighthood
Edward I gives his son a knighthood prior to the invasion of Scotland
Knighthood
Edward I gives his son a knighthood prior to the invasion of Scotland
Knighthood
Edward I knighted Roger Mortimer at Westminster Abbey on 22 May 1306 during a large ceremony involving more than two hundred other young nobles.
Livery of Inheritance
Roger Mortimer received livery of his full inheritance after being knighted by Edward I in May 1306.
Knighthood at Westminster
Roger Mortimer was knighted at Westminster alongside Edward, Prince of Wales, and other young nobles.
June 130610 historical events
Battle of Methven
Routes the Army of Robert Bruce
Battle of Methven
Captured by the English at the Battle of Methven
Battle of Methven
Robert Is Army is defeated by the Earl of Pembroke. Edward I defeats Bruce at the Battle of Methven, executes many of his supporters and forces the Scottish king into becoming a hunted outlaw
Siege of Kildrummy
Edward II & Pembroke lay siege to Kildrummy after victory at Methven
Battle of Ruthven
Robert Is Army is virtually destroyed near Perth by Edward I
Siege of Kildrummy
Edward II & Pembroke lay siege to Kildrummy after victory at Methven
Arrest of William Wishart
Taken in chains to Porchester Castle & kept for 8 yrs in confinement, loses his sight
Siege of Berwick
Robert the Bruces Queen is held in a cage on the castle walls of Berwick & Roxburgh
Siege of Berwick
Robert the Bruces Queen is held in a cage on the castle walls of Berwick & Roxburgh
Siege of Kildrummy
Captured & held in a wooden cage on the castle walls of Berwick & Roxburgh
August 13063 historical events
Assassination of Wenceslas III
Assassinated while preparing for a campaign in Poland
Death of Wenceslas III
Death of Wenceslas III, last in the line of the House of Premysl
Exile of Robert I the Bruce
Forced into exile after being defeated by Prince Edward for a 2nd time
September 13067 historical events
Death of Thomas Le Boys
Death of Thomas Le Boys, executed
Execution
Beheaded for supporting the Scots
Death of Herbert Morham
Death of Herbert Morham, executed
Execution
Beheaded for supporting the Scots
Death of Simon Fraser
Death of Simon Fraser, executeed
Execution
Hanged, drawn & quartered, head displayed on London Bridge alongside William Wallace
Siege of Kildrummy Castle
English forces captured Kildrummy Castle after Robert's family and attendants had used it as a refuge during his first campaign as king.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Cyprus
Succession
Succeeds as King of Bohemia
Death of Thomas Howard
Death of Thomas Howard
Rule of Aquitaine
Granted with the Duchy of Aquitaine by Edward I
Invasion of Scotland
Leads Edward IIs army against the Scots
Invasion of Scotland
By the middle of summer Pembroke make his base at Perth, where he was joined by many of the supporters of John Comyn
Plenipotentiary
Edward I appoints Aymer de Valence, Comyns brother-in-law, and the future Earl of Pembroke, as his plenipotentiary in Scotland, with powers to raise the Dragon Banner, signifying that no quarter would be given to Bruce
Assassination of John Comyn
Robert Bruce and a small party of his followers killed John Comyn, also known as the Red Comyn, before the high altar of the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries
Coronation
Scotland rebels & Robert the Bruce is crowned King in Scotland
Plenipotentiary
Edward I appoints Aymer de Valence, Comyns brother-in-law, and the future Earl of Pembroke, as his plenipotentiary in Scotland, with powers to raise the Dragon Banner, signifying that no quarter would be given to Bruce
Reballion of Scotland
Scotland rebels & Robert the Bruce is crowned King in Scotland
Siege of Derry
The remants of Robert Is Army suffer a 2nd defeat by Edward I
Persecution
Expels the Jews. Confiscates the property of French Jews
Purge
Philip IV expels the Jews & expropriates their goods
Death of Alexander Bruce
Death of Alexander Bruce, captured & hanged by Edward I
Execution
Captured & hanged by Edward I
Death of Nigel Bruce
Death of Nigel Buce, captured & hanged by Edward I
Death of Thomas Bruce
Death of Thomas Bruce, captured & hanged by Edward I
Death of Robert I the Bruce
Death of John Comyn, assassinated by Robert I the Bruce
Succession
Alexander II loses his wife without issue making Robert senior male heir of David I
Arrest of Simon Fraser
Arrested by the English
Battle of Dalry
Robert I the Bruce is mauled by the Macdougalls of Lorn, kinsmen of John Comyns, at the Battle of Dalry