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On 10th of May 1307, The Scots won at Loudon HillOn this day in 1307, King Robert the Bruce won his first major military victory at The Battle of Loudoun Hill. Bruce and the Scots defeated an English army led by Aymer de Valence, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. After the battle, Aymer de Valence fled to Bothwell Castle. Just two months after the battle, King Edward I of England died at Burgh-on-Sands while marching north to face The Bruce. Edward's last wish was that his bones be carried with the English army until the Scots were finally crushed. His son and successor, King Edward II disobeyed his late father's wish and simply buried the dead King's body at Westminster Abbey.Read More
Death of Major General John DouglasJohn Douglas died on 10th May 1871. Born in about 1810, he led the 11th Hussars in the Charge of the Light Brigade. He survived without serious wound. He had been brought into the regiment by Lord Cardigan 
Indian Mutiny beginsIndian Mutiny against rule by the British East India Company begins with the revolt of the Sepoy soldiers in Meerut. By 1857, India - in whole or in part - had been under the rule of the British East India Company (on behalf of the Crown) for nearly a century. 
Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of EnglandEdward I (Longshanks), in 1291, met the claimants for the Scottish crown at Norham Castle and informed them that he would judge the various claims to the throne.
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