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The Battle of Bannockburn took place on 23 and 24 June 1314 and was a major victory for the Scots in the First War of Scottish independence. Edward II assembled a force to free Stirling Castle, which was under siege by the Scottish army. The English army was overcome by the Scots force, led by Robert the Bruce. Thousands were killed when they tried to escape. Thomas Randolph commanded one of the divisions of the Scottish infantry. He was regent of Scotland before his death in July 1332.