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Battle of Bannockburn

Battle of Bannockburn
Part of the First War of Scottish Independence
Battle of Bannockburn.jpg
This depiction from the Scotichronicon (c.1440) is the earliest known image of the battle. King Robert wielding an axe and Edward II fleeing toward Stirling feature prominently, conflating incidents from the two days of battle.
Date 23–24 June 1314
Location Bannockburn, south of Stirling, Scotland
Result Decisive Scottish victory
Belligerents
Royal Arms of the Kingdom of Scotland.svg Kingdom of Scotland Royal Arms of England (1198-1340).svg Kingdom of England
Commanders and leaders

Royal Arms of the Kingdom of Scotland.svg Robert the Bruce
Armoiries de Pouilly 1.svg Edward Bruce
Earl of Kintore COA.svg Sir Robert Keith
Douglas Arms 1.svg James Douglas

Moray Coat of Arms.svg Thomas Randolph

Royal Arms of England (1198-1340).svg Edward II
Blason Humphrey de Bohun, Comte de Northampton (selon Gelre).svg Humphrey de Bohun
Blason Guillaume de Valence (William of Pembroke).svg Aymer de Valence
CoA Gilbert de Clare.svg Gilbert de Clare  †

CliffordArms.png Robert de Clifford  †
Strength
5,000–10,000 13,700–25,000
Casualties and losses
400–4,000 700 cavalry
4,000–11,000 infantry

Coordinates: 56°05′31″N 3°54′54″W / 56.092°N 3.915°W / 56.092; -3.915

Royal Arms of the Kingdom of Scotland.svg Robert the Bruce
Armoiries de Pouilly 1.svg Edward Bruce
Earl of Kintore COA.svg Sir Robert Keith
Douglas Arms 1.svg James Douglas


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