Battle of Bannockburn

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Battle of Bannockburn

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Written by Scott Manning

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Last Updated: Feb 29, 2024 • Article History

Battle of Bannockburn

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Date:: June 23, 1314 - June 24, 1314

Location:: Scotland; Stirling; United Kingdom

Participants:: Scotland; England

Key People:: Sir James Douglas; Edward II; Robert the Bruce

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Battle of Bannockburn, (June 23–24, 1314), decisive battle in Scottish history whereby the Scots under Robert I (the Bruce) defeated the English under Edward II, expanding Robert’s territory and influence. By the time of the battle in 1314, all of Scotland had been cleared of strongholds loyal to Edward II with the exception of the besieged Stirling Castle, which the defenders had promised to surrender if they had not been relieved by June 24. Edward is estimated to have assembled an army of some 13,000 infantry—bolstered by a contingent of Welsh archers and roughly 3,000 cavalry—to aid those still loyal ...(100 of 599 words)

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