The Battle of Flodden took place on September 9, 1513, near Branxton in Northumberland, England. It was a significant conflict between the forces of England, led by King Henry VIII, and the Scottish army commanded by King James IV. The battle was part of the larger struggle for power in the British Isles and was influenced by the ongoing tensions between the two nations. The English forces achieved a decisive victory, resulting in the death of King James IV and many Scottish nobles. This battle marked a turning point in the history of Scotland, leading to a period of instability and the eventual decline of the Scottish monarchy.