Battle of Falkirk 1298
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1298 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Scotland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Wars of Scottish Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 55.9875, -3.7600 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Falkirk (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice; Scots: Battle o Fawkirk), on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence. Led by King Edward I of England, the English army defeated the Scots, led by William Wallace. Shortly after the battle Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland.
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