23 June 1314Siege of StirlingEdward II
Arrives at Stirling at the head of an army of 20,000, outnumbering the Scots 2:1
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Arrives at Stirling at the head of an army of 20,000, outnumbering the Scots 2:1
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.
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
Joint Commander with Sir James Douglas of the left wing at Bannockburn
Shares in Edward IIs defeat by the Scots, commands the rearward division
Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn
Escapes back to London via Dunbar
Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn
The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees
When Parliament meets, Edward finds himself entirely in the hands of the Lords Ordainers and surrenders the Government to his cousin Thomas
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
Exchanged by the Scots for Robert Bruces wife who is imprisoned in England
Wishart is released in exchange for Humphrey de Bohun after Bannockburn
Fights & is captured by the Scots at the Battle of 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
Birth of Thomas Holland, 1st Earl of Kent, 2nd Baron Holland
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. Invades Scotland in order to relieve the siege of Stirling Castle
Surrenders Stirling to Robert the Bruce
Takes part in Edward IIs failed attempt to capture Stirling Castle
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