Thirteenth Century
| 
| 
| History of Scotland - History |
You are here: Heritage | Timelines | Thirteenth Century
Thirteenth Century Scotland
- 1214
William I dies and is succeeded by Alexander II.
- 1250
Pope Innocent IV declares Margaret a saint. Her remains, along with Malcolm's, are moved to a shrine outside Dunfermline Abbey.
- 1270
William Wallace born.
- 1272
Edward I becomes King of England.
- 1274
Robert the Bruce born, in either Essex or Ayrshire.
- 1291
Wallace declared an outlaw.
- 1292
John Balliol becomes King of Scots.
- 1292
Bruce becomes Earl of Carrick.
- 1296
Edward invades Scotland. Balliol abdicates and is captured by the English. Edward becomes overlord.
- 1297
Wallace sacks Lanark.
- 1297
Bruce is believed to have knighted William Wallace after the battle of Stirling Bridge.
- 1297
Battle of Stirling Bridge.
- 1298
Wallace slips away to France.
- 1298
Bruce appointed Guardian of Scotland, along with John "The Red" Comyn.
Quick Links
Show a century
- 3bn BC - 1 BC
- AD 1 - AD 1000
- 11th Century
- 12th Century
- 13th Century
- 14th Century
- 15th Century
- 16th Century
- 17th Century
- 18th Century
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
- 21st Century
