Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scots (Scotland).

Robert the Bruce was a pivotal figure in Scottish history, best known for leading Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. Born in 1274, he was crowned King of Scots in 1306 after a turbulent power struggle, including the infamous murder of his rival, John Comyn, at a church altar. Though initially facing defeats and excommunication, Bruce’s resilience and guerrilla warfare tactics eventually turned the tide. His greatest triumph came at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, where his smaller, more agile forces decisively defeated the English army led by Edward II. This victory was a major step toward Scottish independence, which was later recognized in the 1328 Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton. Robert the Bruce is remembered not just as a warrior king, but also as a symbol of perseverance and national pride.