Events for November 12

November 12, 1276

Edward 1 of England rejects peace offers and launches war on Llywelen ap Gruffydd

Edward I of England, (reigned 1272-1307) also known as Edward Longshanks, (b June 17,1239, d July 07, 1307) completed the conquest of Wales and temporarily subdued Scotland.

November 12, 2005

St Machar Day, patron saint of Aberdeen

Saint Machar is the Diocesan Patron Saint of Aberdeen; the Feast Day being observed on 12th November.

November 12, 1934

Birth of John McGahern, known primarily for his novel, The Dark

John McGahern, the acclaimed Irish writer, was born on November 12, 1934, in Knockanroe, County Leitrim, Ireland.

November 12, 1094

King Duncan II of Scotland, died

Donnchad mac Máel Coluim (Modern Gaelic: Donnchadh mac Mhaoil Chaluim;[a] anglicised as Duncan II; c. 1060 – 12 November 1094) was King of Scots.