Bannockburn in History

Arrested by the Scots at Bannockburn

Last in the male line of the Clare familly. Killed in battle, last in the Clare line

Killed in battle, last in the Clare line

Fights & is captured by the Scots at the Battle of Bannockburn

Death of Gilbert de Clare, killed at the Battle of Bannockburn , last in the male line of the Clare familly

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

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

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

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.

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