# Declaration of Arbroath (1320)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1320-declaration-of-arbroath
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Scottish nobles sent a declaration to Pope John XXII defending Robert Bruce and Scotland's independence. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 6 April 1320 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The document became one of the most celebrated expressions of medieval Scottish political identity.

## Why it matters
The document became one of the most celebrated expressions of medieval Scottish political identity.

Ruler at the time: [Edward II](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Declaration of Arbroath](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Declaration+of+Arbroath&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Declaration of Arbroath](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Declaration+of+Arbroath)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)