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Battle of Falkirk I - 1298
Kingdom of Scotland: Sir William Wallace, Guardian of Scotland
Kingdom of England: Edward I of England
Result: Decisive English victory
Location: Falkirk
The Battle of Falkirk, which took place 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.
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