Deaths on August 7

Heinrich II von Rotteneck, prince-bishop of Regensburg

Heinrich II von Rotteneck (died 7 August 1296) was prince-bishop of Regensburg from 1277 to 1296.

30 Mar

Capture of Berwick (1296)
Edward I sacks Berwick-upon-Tweed, during armed conflict between Scotland and England.
27 Apr

Battle of Dunbar (1296)
First War of Scottish Independence: John Balliol's Scottish army is defeated by an English army commanded by John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Dunbar.