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Outline of the Wars of Scottish Independence facts for kids

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Wars of Scottish Independence:

Wars of Scottish Independence – A series of military campaigns fought from 1296–1357 by the Kingdom of Scotland to maintain their nation's independence from the Kingdom of England.

Background

The following events can be seen as leading to the Wars of Scottish Independence:

Participants

Combatants of the following nations and entities were involved in the Wars of Scottish Independence:

Main conflicts and campaigns

The Wars of Scottish Independence consisted of the following conflicts:

Notable agreements

The following agreements all had a bearing on the conduct of the Wars of Scottish Independence:

Notable individuals

Leaders in Scotland

War of Independence figures by Wm Hole
Notable figures in the first Scottish War of Independence

Kings

Guardians

Interregnum period

The following people all served as the Guardian of Scotland, either solely or jointly during the interregnum of 1296–1306:

Minority of David II

The following people all served as the Guardian of Scotland, during the minority of David II of Scotland:

Leaders in England

Kings

Other leaders

  • Edward Balliol - Claimant to the Scottish throne. Would claim to rule from 1332–1356.

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