Battle of Falkirk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Falkirk |
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Part of the First War of Scottish Independence | |||||||
![]() A British illustration of Antony Bek's charge |
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
![]() ![]() John de Graeme † Macduff of Fife † |
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Strength | |||||||
6,000 men |
15,000 men |
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Around 2,000 killed | 2,000 killed |
The Battle of Falkirk (Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice in Scottish Gaelic) was a battle that occurred on the 22nd of July 1298. It is considered one of the major (most important) battles of the First Scottish War of Independence. In it,the English Army beat the Scottish Army.
Images for kids
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Memorial Stone & Esplanade Gardens, Rothesay. "In honour of the 'Men of Bute' who, under the command of Sir John Stewart, fell to a man at the Battle of Falkirk, 22nd July 1298. Who fought for Wallace on Falkirk's field, John Stewart's men with sword and shield but o'er pow'rd thus! Their fate was sealed for freedom fell."
See also
- In Spanish: Batalla de Falkirk
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