The Battle of Falkirk, on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence. Led by King Edward I of England, the English army defeated the Scots, led by William Wallace. Shortly after the battle Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland.
Key Facts
| Subject | Battle of Falkirk |
| Category | 1298 battle of the First War of Scottish Independence |
| Reading time | 1 min · Intermediate |
| Key date | 1298 |