Stirling Bridge and Falkirk 1297-98
Stirling Bridge and Falkirk 1297-98 The death of King Alexander III of Scotland and his only direct descendant Margaret, "Maid of Norway", triggered a succession crisis in Scotland. This work covers…
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Stirling Bridge and Falkirk 1297-98
The death of King Alexander III of Scotland and his only direct descendant Margaret, "Maid of Norway", triggered a succession crisis in Scotland. This work covers how Edward's attempts to undermine Scottish independence led to Scottish unrest. King Edward I of England was asked to arbitrate.
Defeating the English at Stirling Bridge, Wallace led his men into battle with the returned Edward I at Falkirk on 22 July 1298. In May 1297 William Wallace murdered the Sheriff of Lanark, sparking open revolt. Amid accusations of treachery, Wallace's spearmen were practically annihilated, leading to Wallace's execution and a re-establishment of Scottish control by Edward and his men.