1357 ⟶ Treaty of Berwick: Scotland Maintains Independence

Scotland retains its independence with the signing of the Tr...
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📜 Treaty of Wallingford Ends English Civil War

The Treaty of Wallingford, ends the civil war between Empress Matilda and her cousin King Stephen of England fought over the English crown. Stephen acknowledges Matilda's son Henry of Anjou as heir.⟶
Treaty of Wallingford Ends English Civil War (1153)
Middle AgesCivil WarTreatySuccessionMonarchyAnarchy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

👑 Henry II Crowned King of England

On December 27, Henry II is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.⟶
MonarchyMiddle AgesAngevin EmpireHenry II
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚔️ Outbreak of the First War of Scottish Independence

First War of Scottish Independence begins.⟶
Outbreak of the First War of Scottish Independence (1296)
Middle AgesWarfareScottish IndependenceMilitary Conflict
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📜 Treaty of Berwick: Scotland Maintains Independence

Scotland retains its independence with the signing of the Treaty of Berwick, thus ending the Wars of Scottish Independence.⟶
Treaty of Berwick: Scotland Maintains Independence (1357)
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👑 James I Returns to Scotland After English Captivity

James I returns to Scotland after being held hostage under three Kings of England since 1406.⟶
James I Returns to Scotland After English Captivity (1424)
MonarchyScottish HistoryEnglish HistoryPolitical Intrigue
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🗳️ Scotland Rejects Independence in Referendum

September 18 – Scotland votes to remain part of the United Kingdom during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.⟶
Scotland Rejects Independence in Referendum (2014)
ReferendumScottish IndependenceNationalismPolitical DivisionSelf-determinationDemocracy
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