7 January 1297Alliance Edward I and Guy, Count of FlandersEdward I
Concludes a Treaty of alliance with Guy, Count of Flanders
Historical records for England in 1297, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Concludes a Treaty of alliance with Guy, Count of Flanders
Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland
Edward I declares forfeit all Douglas lands in Esssex & Northumberland
Defects to the side of Wallace, and becomes Wallaces standard bearer
Appears on a dais outside Westminster Hall & successfully appeals for tax increases
Robert I the Bruce is forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford
Bruce's submission temporarily ends his resistance to Percy and Clifford in the campaign.
Robert I the Bruce is forced to surrender to Henry de Percy & Robert de Clifford
Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council
Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council
Routed by William Wallace
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
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
Helps force Edward I to confirm the Charter of Liberties
Forced to confirm the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest
Forced to confirm the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest
Norfolk & Hereford lead a party who persuade Edward I not to invade Gascony
Joins the Earl of Norfolk in refusing to serve in Gascony
Forced to confirm the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest
Edward I betrothes Edward II to Philippa daughter the Count of Flanders
Edward I betrothes Edward II to Philippa daughter of the Count of Flanders
Following her husbands death in 1295, Joan clandestinely marries Ralph de Monthermer, 1st Baron Monthermer, a knight in her household
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
Stirling Castle is captured by the Scots
Appointed Warden of Scotland
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