<human>:  Was Edward II crucial to England's victory at Battle of Falkirk?
<bot>: No, Edward II was not crucial to England's victory at the Battle of Falkirk. King Edward I led English forces to victory against William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk. The Battle of Falkirk took place in 1298. Edward II was born in 1284 and his first campaign with his father against Scotland happened in 1300. Edward II was knighted in 1306. Edward II was not knighted in 1306.