Here’s a timeline of key figures during the Wars of Scottish Independence (1296–1357):
1290s
- 1290: Death of Margaret, Maid of Norway, leading to a succession crisis.
- 1292: John Balliol is chosen as King of Scotland by King Edward I of England.
- 1296: Edward I invades Scotland, defeats Balliol at Dunbar, and deposes him.
- 1297: William Wallace and Andrew de Moray lead a Scottish revolt.
- 1297: Wallace and Moray defeat the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
- 1298: Wallace is defeated at the Battle of Falkirk and resigns as Guardian of Scotland.
1300s
- 1305: Wallace is captured and executed in London.
- 1306: Robert the Bruce kills his rival John Comyn and declares himself King of Scotland.
- 1307: Bruce wins his first major battle at Loudoun Hill; Edward I dies.
1310s
- 1314: Bruce’s forces decisively defeat Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn.
- 1315: Edward Bruce, Robert’s brother, invades Ireland to create a second front.
- 1318: Scots capture Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- 1320: Scottish nobles issue the Declaration of Arbroath, asserting Scottish independence.
1320s–1350s
- 1328: Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton recognizes Scotland as independent.
- 1332: Second War of Independence begins; Edward Balliol claims the throne.
- 1346: King David II, son of Robert the Bruce, is captured by the English.
- 1357: David II is released after the Treaty of Berwick, marking the war’s end.
This timeline includes the most significant figures of the Wars of Scottish Independence. Let me know if you need more details!