1314 in History

The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees

Claims the German crown against Louis IV of Bavaria.

Claims the German crown against Frederick III.

When Parliament meets, Edward finds himself entirely in the hands of the Lords Ordainers and surrenders the Government to his cousin Thomas

The grand master of the Templars, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake

The grand master of the Templars, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake

When Parliament meets, Edward finds himself entirely in the hands of the Lords Ordainers and surrenders the Government to his cousin Thomas. The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees

The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees

Elected King of the Romans by part of the electoral college.

Receives rival support from electors against Frederick III.

Arrives at Stirling at the head of an army of 20,000, outnumbering the Scots 2:1

Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn

Defeats Edward II when he fails to relieve Stirling Castle

Death of Clement V

Death of Jacques de Molay, executed

Death of Phillip IV, Louis Xs father

Death of Philip IV

However, all the refugees who entered the castle were taken prisoner by its formerly pro-English governor Walter fitz Gilbert who, like many Lowland knights, declared for Bruce as soon as word came of the Scottish King's victory

Humphrey de Bohun was ransomed by Edward II, his brother-in-law, on the pleading of his wife Isabella. This was one of the most interesting ransoms in English history. The Earl was traded for Bruces queen, Elizabeth de Burgh and daughter, Marjorie Bruce, two bishops amongst other important Scots captives in England

Leading a large company of Welsh and English knights and archers. The archers might have had success at breaking up the Scots schiltrons until they were overrun by the Scots cavalry.

When the battle was lost Bohun retreated with the Earl of Angus and several other barons, knights and men to Bothwell Castle, seeking a safe haven.

Commands the left wing

Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence. Defeated by Robert the Bruce after failing to relieve Stirling Castle. After the Battle of Bannockburn Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence

Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn

Escapes back to London via Dunbar

Wins the recognition of Scottish independence. English losses are about 10,000, the Scots lose 4,000

Joint Commander with Sir James Douglas of the left wing at Bannockburn

Shares in Edward IIs defeat by the Scots, commands the rearward division

Crowned King of the Romans by the Archbishop of Cologne.

Crowns Frederick III at Bonn as King of the Romans.