1305 in Scotland
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Events from the year 1305 in Scotland.
Events
- May - A parliament meets in Perth to elect the Scottish delegation to the Westminster parliament.
- 5 August - John de Menteith, a Scottish knight loyal to King Edward I, captures William Wallace and turns him over to English soldiers at Robroyston
- September - Parliament meets and spends 20 days drafting an ordinance for Scottish administration.[1] John of Brittany is appointed to serve as Guardian, assisted by a council of 22 Scottish aristocrats.[2]
Deaths
- 23 August - William Wallace, landowner and leader of Scottish resistance. Executed in London.
See also
References
- ↑ Peter Traquair, Freedom's Sword.
- ↑ Colm McNamee, Robert Bruce: Our Most Valiant Prince, King and Lord.