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Battle of Flodden

When
1513
Where
Branxton, Northumberland
Episodes
1

On 9 September 1513, the Scottish army led by King James IV was defeated by English forces under the Earl of Surrey near Branxton. James IV and many nobles died in the engagement, which occurred during the War of the League of Cambrai.

Episodes

  1. 9 September 1513 · Branxton, NorthumberlandBattle of Flodden

    Scottish forces under James IV were defeated by the English army near Branxton on 9 September 1513.

Background and detail

Combat. The battle was fought near Branxton in Northumberland. The Scottish army under James IV engaged the English army commanded by the Earl of Surrey. The engagement resulted in an English victory, with James IV and many of his nobles killed in the fighting.

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Sources

  1. Battle of Flodden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  2. James IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03

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